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Deserts are some of the most widespread yet unexplored biomes. They cover about 1/3 of the earth’s surface and are found in 60 of the world’s nations. The largest hot desert biome (the subtropical Sahara) stretches over 3.5 million square miles or 9 million square kilometers.
Deserts and xeric, or dry, shrublands rarely receive more than 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rainfall annually. These bone-dry ecosystems have an abundance of life and are characterized by...
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Most deserts are found near latitudes 30° N and S where the subtropical highs are located. Subtropical highs are large areas of high pressure in the Earth's atmosphere that occur in the subtropical regions, roughly between 20 and 35 degrees latitude in both hemispheres.
19 Οκτ 2023 · The desert biome covers about one-fifth of Earth’s surface. This biome has a layer of soil that can either be sandy, gravelly, or stony, depending on the type of desert. Deserts usually get at most 50 centimeters (20 inches) of rainfall a year, and the organisms that live in deserts are adapted to this extremely dry climate.
Location Between 15° and 35° latitude (North and South of the equator); examples are Mojave, Sonoran, Chihuahua, and Great Basin (North America); Sahara (Africa); Negev (Middle East); and Gobi (Asia)
27 Αυγ 2023 · The desert biomes are located at the lower latitudes, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, since they are subdivided into 4 major types it will be wise to know their location based on the type.
