Climate Flashcards
1
Q
What biome is most commonin the Middle East?
A
Desert
2
Q
What are the two biggest deserts in the Middle East?
A
Sahara, Arabian
3
Q
What is the climate like in the desert?
A
Less than 250mm (2.5cm) of rainfall/year - hot at day cold at night
4
Q
What adaptations have camels evolved to survive in the deserts?
A
Hump to store fat, wide feet to walk on sand, long eyelashes to protect from sand
5
Q
What adaptations have cacti evolved to survive in the desert?
A
Large roots, needles instead of leaves
