Short Answers Deserts Flashcards
1
Q
Where are the world’s deserts located?
A
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn such as the Sahara, Arabian, and Gobi Deserts.
2
Q
Why located there?
A
due to high-pressure systems that create arid conditions with minimal rainfall.
3
Q
How is sand transported in a desert?
A
Sand is transported by wind through processes like saltation (bouncing), suspension (airborne particles), and creep (rolling along the ground).
