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what is a desert ? state its unique features |
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Answer» Adesertis a barren area oflandscapewhere littleprecipitationoccurs and, consequently, living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life. The lack of vegetation exposes the unprotected surface of the ground to the processes ofdenudation.Plants and animals living in the desert need special adaptations to survive in the harsh environment. Plants tend to be tough and wiry with small or no leaves, water-resistantcuticlesand often spines to deterherbivory. Some annual plantsgerminate, bloom and die in the course of a few weeks after rainfall while other long-lived plants survive for years and have deep root systems able to tap underground moisture. |
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