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Desert
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How much percent does the desert cover of the earth? | 30% |
| The desert is located... | on every continent including Antarica |
| The desert is found in | tropical, temperate, and polar regions |
| Desert belts form because... | once moisture in air falls over tropics, air becomes very dry |
| The desert flows towards | the poles, becoming cooler and heavier sinking to the Earth's surface |
| What is the amount of precipitation of the desert | less than 25 cm |
| Rainwater carries minerals down through the soil | leaching |
| Desert soils are | rich in minerals and poor in organic matter |
| Temperatures can... | change dramatically between day and night |