June 5, was World Environment Day, and that year's theme was Deserts and Desertification: Don't Desert Drylands! In honor of this day, check out why the world's deserts are such an important part of our earth!
The Desert - What Makes This Biome Unique? 4d1f4u
Deserts are areas that have hardly any rain, are Animals and plants have adapted to the harsh environment so they can survive the extreme conditions. There are four types of deserts in the world. Read on to find out what they are!
The Desert - Hot and Dry Regions 2z2h2w
North America has four major hot and dry deserts: Chihuahuan, Sonoran, Mojave and the Great Basin. The soil is coarse and rocky (like gravel) and drains well, which means the soil is very dry. The finer sand and African continent.
The Desert - Semiarid Regions 4x2f3i
Major semiarid deserts include the sagebrush regions of Utah, Montana. There are also semiarid deserts in Greenland, water, however, there are lots of spiny plants that provide shade.
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