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Understanding Desert Climates by In Kwan Adele Yau is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Deserts are dry areas that receive less than 250 mm of annual precipitation. They are generally located near the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Deserts are characterized by scarce and unpredictable rainfall, high evaporation rates, and large daily temperature ranges. Plants and animals have adapted to the harsh desert climate by having ways to conserve water or access underground water sources. Common adaptations include cacti that store water and oases that form where groundwater reaches the desert surfa
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- In Kwan Adele Yau
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