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Desert - Wikipedia A desert is a landscape where little precipitation occurs and, consequently, living conditions create unique biomes and ecosystems The lack of vegetation exposes the unprotected surface of the ground to denudation About one-third of the land surface of the Earth is arid or semi-arid
Desert | Definition, Climate, Animals, Plants, Types | Britannica Desert, any large, extremely dry area of land with sparse vegetation It is one of Earth’s major types of ecosystems, supporting a community of plants and animals specially adapted to the harsh environment
Deserts, facts and information | National Geographic Deserts cover more than one-fifth of the Earth's land area, and they are found on every continent A place that receives less than 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain per year is considered a
Desert - National Geographic Society Deserts are areas that receive very little precipitation Biology, Ecology, Earth Science, Geology, Meteorology, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Social Studies, World History Deserts are arid ecosystems that receive fewer than 25 centimeters (10 inches) of precipitation a year
Desert: Mission: Biomes - NASA Earth Observatory Deserts get about 250 millimeters (10 inches) of rain per year—the least amount of rain of all of the biomes Cacti, small bushes, short grasses Between 15° and 35° latitude (North and South of the equator); examples are Mojave, Sonoran, Chihuahua, and Great Basin (North America); Sahara (Africa); Negev (Middle East); and Gobi (Asia)
Types of Deserts and Their Unique Landform Features Deserts are among the most fascinating and diverse ecosystems on Earth Often perceived as barren wastelands, deserts actually encompass a wide variety of landscapes, climates, and geological features They cover approximately one-third of the Earth’s land surface and are characterized primarily by their low precipitation levels However, the differences in temperature, wind patterns, soil
What Is a Desert? - USGS Publications Warehouse Approximately one-third of the Earth's land surface is desert, arid land with meager rainfall that supports only sparse vegetation and a limited population of people and animals
Desert Biome | Ask A Biologist The low amount of rain or other precipitation that falls from the clouds, like snow or sleet, is often what defines a desert Most deserts get less than 20 inches of precipitation per year