Deserts Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What type of climate do deserts have?
A
An arid climate
2
Q
Roughly how much rainfall do deserts get per year?
A
Less than 25cm
3
Q
How are sand dunes formed?
A
By the wind
4
Q
What is an Oasis?
A
An oasis is a fertile spot in a desert where water is found.
5
Q
Where does an oasis form?
A
An oasis forms on a spot where the land dips into a depression deep enough to reach groundwater held within bedrock.
