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Deserts

Deserts. By: Christie Smicherko. Environmental conditions vary from one desert to another. Little rain fall 300 mm of rainfall annually Hot Cold. Geographic Location. Unique Biota. Plants. D ense covering of plant hairs Adaption to drought: Small leaves Produce leaves No leaves

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Deserts

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  1. Deserts By: Christie Smicherko

  2. Environmental conditions vary from one desert to another. • Little rain fall • 300 mm of rainfall annually • Hot • Cold

  3. Geographic Location

  4. UniqueBiota Plants Dense covering of plant hairs Adaption to drought: Small leaves Produce leaves No leaves Only germinate or grow during infrequent wet periods

  5. Unique Biota- Animals Use behavior to avoid environmental extremes Active at dusk and dawn or at night Body orientation

  6. More plants and animals!

  7. Deserts are threatened by: Humans pumping out underground water Drought

  8. Questions?

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