Biomes - Life in the desert—with air conditioning
Life in the desert—with air conditioning
If you drive through a desertA biome with a hot-to-cool climate and dry weather., do you see much life from your car window? Do not be fooled. There is more living here than just cactus plants. Desert biomes are on every major continent and cover more than a fifth of Earth's surface. While these biomes receive less than 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rainfall a year, with temperatures that range from 75°F (23°C) to 91°F (32°C), desert plants and animals thrive here. Deserts can usually be found in the centers of continents and in the rain shadows of mountains.
Lizards, snakes, and other animals pop up at sundown when the soil is cool, then wriggle back into their habitats when the temperature becomes too chilly. They can reappear again at dawn, remaining until the temperature gets too hot. Some...
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