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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: Mission: Biomes - NASA Earth Observatory In fact, the most important characteristic of a desert is that it receives very little rainfall Most deserts receive less than 300 mm a year compared to rainforests, which receive over 2,000 mm
Desert - National Geographic Society In literature and in legend, deserts are often described as hostile places to avoid Today, people value desert resources and biodiversity Communities, governments, and organizations are working to preserve desert habitats and increase desert productivity
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
Deserts (U. S. National Park Service) The National Park Service preserves places where adaptation is a way of life Explore the extreme and complex life of the desert
Deserts: Geography and Human Impact - Regents Exam Prep Deserts are typically classified into two broad types: Hot Deserts – Like the Sahara Desert in North Africa or the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States, these regions experience extremely high daytime temperatures and cooler nights Cold Deserts – Such as the Gobi Desert in northern China and Mongolia or the Patagonian Desert in Argentina, these deserts can experience sub-zero