Deserts

What defines a desert?

• Areas that receive more than 10 inches of rainfall

• Areas that receive less than 10 inches of rainfall

• Areas with constant rainfall

• Areas with high humidity

How many major types of deserts are there?

• Two

• Five

• Three

• Four

Which type of desert is the hottest?

• Subtropical deserts

• Polar deserts

• Semiarid deserts

• Coastal deserts

What is the average winter temperature in the Antarctic Desert?

• Around 50 degrees Fahrenheit

• Around minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit

• Around 32 degrees Fahrenheit

• Around 0 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the rain-shadow effect?

• A process that increases rainfall

• A process that creates deserts

• A process that blocks moisture

• A process that cools the climate

Where are semiarid deserts typically found?

• Only in South America

• Only in Australia

• In Asia, Europe, and North America

• Only in Africa

What do desert animals like coyotes do to survive?

• Stay active during the day

• Burrow into the ground and come out at night

• Fly high in the sky

• Hibernate all year

What is desertification?

• The process of cooling the climate

• The process of increasing rainfall

• The process of creating more deserts

• The process of planting more trees

What can lead to the formation of new desert areas?

• Urban development

• Desertification

• Planting more vegetation

• Increased rainfall

What happens to existing deserts due to rising temperatures?

• They become more habitable

• They become cooler

• They dry up water resources

• They receive more rainfall