hot deserts

Question 1

where are hot deserts found?

Answer 1

mostly found in a belt between approximately 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south of the equator

Question 2

aridity

Answer 2

primary characteristic is its dryness
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Question 3

plants adaptation:

Answer 3

Plant roots may be extremely long to reach deep water supplies

Question 4

why do deserts have really low rainfall?

Answer 4

high atmospheric pressure
sinking air prevents the formation of clouds and rain

Question 5

climate and vegetation

Answer 5

deserts get low amounts of rainfall so plants like cacti have adapted

Question 6

causes of desertfication

Answer 6

over-cultivation
over grazing
demand for fuelwood
these all result in soil erosion

Question 7

water management in that desert

Answer 7

collecting rainwater
drip irrigation
helps crops to grow without overusing lots of water
soil salinisations and degradation decreased

Question 8

soil management

Answer 8

rows of trees or shrubs are planted as wind breaks