Abiotic Features of the Desert
Low Precipitation
Variable Temperatures
Soils Rich in Minerals but Poor in Organic Material
Variable Temperatures
Soils Rich in Minerals but Poor in Organic Material
Major Animal Species
Cactus (Saguaro)
Can grow to over 40ft tall
Flower once per year, usually between May and June
Can grow to over 40ft tall
Flower once per year, usually between May and June
Major Animal Species
Desert Tortoise
Native to the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts
Life Span is 35-40 years
Native to the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts
Life Span is 35-40 years
3 Interesting Facts
1. Around 1/3 of the Earths surface is covered by desert
2. Not all deserts are hot. Antarctica is considered a cold desert, in fact it's the largest cold desert on the planet. The Sahara is the worlds largest hot desert
3. Deserts can be good locations to collect solar energy
2. Not all deserts are hot. Antarctica is considered a cold desert, in fact it's the largest cold desert on the planet. The Sahara is the worlds largest hot desert
3. Deserts can be good locations to collect solar energy