Deserts Flashcards
Where are hot deserts?
Hot deserts are located across the tropics they are there because of climatic conditions.
What is the rainfall like in hot deserts?
The rainfall is very minimal and barley reaches five mm at the most.
What’s the temprature like in hot deserts?
The temp goes from about 15 degrees in winter to 38 in summer.
How have kangaroos adapted to the deserts?
They have strong tails, a wrist cooling system, efficient organs, long thin feet.
How has the cactus adapted to hot deserts?
Wide roots, spines instead of leaves.
What’re development opportunities in the desert?
Oil and gas reserves, solar power, farming through irrigation, mineral mining, tourism.
Causes of desertification?
Overcultivation, overgrazing, erosion.
Ways to reduce desertification?
Water management, tree planting, soil management, appropriate technology, crop selection, drip irrigation, crop rotations, terracing, sand fences, solar cookers.
How has the camel adapted to hot deserts?
Large flat feet, thick fur, large surface area, ability to go long time without water, tolerate body temperatures, slit like nostrils, two rows of eyelashes.
