El agua y el tiempo – ¿Sabías que?

A desert is defined by receiving less than a certain amount of rainfall per year. Interestingly, one-third of the Earth's surface is classified as desert, highlighting the vastness of these arid regions.

What is the primary criterion for an area to be classified as a desert?

• High temperature

• Low annual rainfall

• Sandy terrain

• Lack of vegetation

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a desert?

• Extreme temperatures

• Sparse vegetation

• Low rainfall

• High humidity

Deserts are primarily defined by which of the following?

• Temperature

• Sand dunes

• Rainfall

• Wind patterns

Approximately what fraction of the Earth's surface is considered desert?

• 2/3

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/2

What is a surprising fact about deserts on Earth?

• They cover 1/4 of the Earth's surface

• They cover 1/3 of the Earth's surface

• They cover 2/3 of the Earth's surface

• They cover 1/2 of the Earth's surface