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Deserts

Discover the unique ecosystems of deserts, characterized by arid climates and diverse life. Key plant examples include the Barrel Cactus, Brittlebush, and Chainfruit Cholla, while animals such as the Black Widow spider, ostrich, and Texas horned lizard thrive in these conditions. Deserts form due to high-pressure zones that prevent rain, resulting in extreme heat. Human activities negatively impact these environments through vegetation loss and soil erosion. Major deserts can be found in Australia, South America, Iran, Pakistan, and Mongolia.

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Deserts

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  1. Deserts Ben,Jesus 2-26-14

  2. 3 plant examples • These are some plants that you will find in the desert such as Barrel Cactus, Brittle Bush, and Chainfruit Cholla.

  3. 3 Animal examples • These are some animals that you will find in the desert Black widow, osrich, and Texas horned lizard.

  4. Climate • Dry Desert climates are formed by high-pressure zones in which cold air descends. Then the descending air becomes warm but, instead of releasing rain, the heat from the ground evaporates the water before it can come down as rain. The ground is super hot because the sun's rays beat down on it directly overhead. Not a lot of atmosphere to protect it from radiant energy.

  5. Human influences • An immediate negative effect is the removal of vegitation. • There are also some unprotected dry soil surfaces then blow away with the wind or are washed away with the by flash floods. • Also in the desert the temperature atays hot threw all the of the year.

  6. Location • These are some of the areas where the desert is located Australia, South america, Iran, Packistan, and Mongolia.

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