Definition |
Examples of deserts |
Deserts are areas that receive very little rain or snow.
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Atacama --the world's driest desert is in South America
the Chihuahuan desert in North America the Sonoran Desert in the American Southwest Sahara Desert in Africa |
Characteristics and Features
- usually very hot during the day and cold at night
- sparse vegetation (plants and trees)
- receive very little rain or snow
How are deserts formed?
All deserts are due to a very little amount of rain over a long period of time.
Fun Facts
- Deserts are home to a huge variety of plants and animals.
- Plants and animals have special adaptations to survive.
- The deserts in Antarctica are the largest on Earth.
- Caravans of camels were used to carry salt, gold, ivory and other goods across the Sahara Desert.