Desert Flashcards
(12 cards)
What latitudes are deserts found in?
20-30 degrees
Give one feature of adaptation to the environment?
Nocturnal, burrowing, tap roots, spines, water retention
What level of precipitation defines a desert?
Under 250mm
Give one possible form of renewable energy
Solar
Give one challenge to desert development
Water supply, extreme temperature, accessibility
How have people adapted to the desert environment
Irrigation, solar, flat roofing, white walls, small windows
What term is given to expansion of desert environment
Desertification
Give the name of a desert fringe located around Sahara desert
Sahel
Give one human of desertification
Overgrazing
Give one natural cause of desertification?
Climate change
Give one opportunity of desert development
Tourism, mineral extraction, farming, energy
Give one solution to desertification
Afforestation, rock walls, fuel alternative
