HOT DESERT

Description:
-A desert is a unique ecosystem a, usually in a hot region,
where there is almost no water, rain, trees, or plants.
Despite all the harsh weather conditions, deserts are home
to a diverse range of animals, plants, and who can adapt to
the harsh and violent.

Where to be found:
-Hot deserts are found near the tropics of Cancer and
Capricorn. The largest hot desert is the Sahara in Africa
which spans the whole width of the continent. Hot deserts
have an extreme climate and challenging environment.
-A desert is an area that receives less than 250mm of
rainfall per year. Day to night temperatures can fluctuate
dramatically from 50°C in the day to below 0°C at night
due to the lack of cloud cover. Strong winds in the desert
dry out plants.
Organisms that lives in Hot Desert:

Scorpion

Sand Cat

Rattle Snake
Camel

- Camels can survive up to 15 days without water. One of

the reasons that they can survive that long is because of
their humps. They store fat in their humps (not water) and
can use this to help them go longer without water.

Cactus

- A cactus has special adaptations in its roots, leaves as

well as stems that enable it to thrive in desert
environments. These adaptations include: Leaves are
reduced to spines to reduce water loss through
transpiration. Wide and deep roots absorb rainwater on
the surface and reach the underground deep water.