Top 5 - Hot Deserts

Question 1

Describe the climate in Hot Deserts.

Answer 1

In hot deserts it is usually around (45C in the day and 5C) in the night
It rains as little 250mm/yr

Question 2

What is soil like in Hot Deserts?

Answer 2

Soil is very infertile and shallow and very dry.

Question 3

Give two adaptations of animals in Hot Deserts.

Answer 3

The animals are nocturnal so they can stay in shade in the day and wonder when its cooler at night.
They are also usually have long limbs giving them a larger surface area to cool off with.

Question 4

Give two adaptations of plants in Hot Deserts

Answer 4

Plant roots are extremely long to get water far under the surface.
Some plant have small leaves to reduce the rate of transpiration.

Question 5

Describe one issue related to biodiversity in Hot Deserts.

Answer 5

Development around the desert margins also means that habitats are being divided up by roads, threatening migration paths.