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Desert

Desert. Bobby Smith, Daniel Perez, Russell Bradley, Chris Nelson. Distinguishing characteristics. Deserts are very hot and dry. Deserts receive very little rainfall. Deserts are covered in sand. Climate. Little precipitation –very little rain

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Desert

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  1. Desert Bobby Smith, Daniel Perez, Russell Bradley, Chris Nelson

  2. Distinguishing characteristics Deserts are very hot and dry. Deserts receive very little rainfall. Deserts are covered in sand.

  3. Climate • Little precipitation –very little rain • Very hot during the day but can get very cold at night

  4. Vegetation *Plants have to be able to store water. *Most plants have long roots that spread out to capture as much water as possible *Not enough water to support trees *Many cactus and other low to the ground plants

  5. Animal LifeBy: Russell Bradley • Animals that live there have to live with a little bit of water • They have to hunt to for their food. Most hunt at night when it is cool. • Most animals do not move around much in the hot part of the day.

  6. Sources • www.blueplanetbiomes.org • www.trekway.com

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