Hot Deserts Flashcards
Where are most deserts located?
30 degrees North and South of the equator
Why are deserts located at 30 degrees North and South of the equator?
Due to air sinking at high pressure as air isn’t rising
What is the climate and temperatures like in deserts?
Warm in the Day
Cold in the Night
How does the plants help the soil?
Soil provides nutrients and water allowing them to grow
How does soil help the plants?
Soil gains nutrients from dead plant matter
Plants help soil retain moisture providing shade
How can humans negatively affect deserts?
Human activity could lead to decreased supply of water in the desert. This leads to a decay in plant life which means that other animals feeding off of these plants may die out. This also means a lack of shade meaning soil will hold less water overall.
State how leaves are adapted to life in the desert?
Small, linear shaped leaves or needles to reduce water loss and some are waxy for the same reasons
State how roots are adapted to life in the desert?
Roots either are shallow but spread across large distances. Other roots go 25m down to find water
State how Saguaro Cactus are adapted to life in the desert?
Grows slow
Stores up to 9 tonnes of water
Can expand to allow more water to be stored
How is a Fennec Fox adapted to desert life?
Have large ears to get rid of heat easier
Have thick fur to keep warm
Have sandy coloured fur to reflect sunlight and keep camouflaged
How is a Kangaroo Rate adapted to desert life?
Have oily skin to reduce heat loss
Live in burrows to avoid sun
Produces little urine
How is a Camel adapted to desert life?
Last week without water and months with no food
Store fate in hump for energy
Have wide feet making it easier to walk on sand
Give 6 opportunities in hot deserts?
Sports
Mining
Solar Farm
Tourism
Farming
Give the desert case study?
Western Desert USA
What 3 states does the Western Desert cover?
Arizona
New Mexico
California
