Hot Deserts Flashcards
1
Q
HOT DESERTS - Temperature
A
- Very hot all year ( 30 degrees)
2
Q
HOT DESERTS - Rainfall
A
- Very low rainfall
3
Q
HOT DESERTS - Plants
A
- Drought tolerant
- Spines
- Long root network
4
Q
HOT DESERTS - Explanation
A
- 30 degrees N/S
2. There is a band of sinking high pressure air between the Hadley and Ferrel cells so lack of rain