Lesson 73 of 84 · Geography
⭐ 30 XP🗺️ Atlas OutpostDeserts: Hot and Cold
Deserts are fascinating places that can be very hot or very cold.
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Deserts are fascinating places that can be very hot or very cold. In hot deserts, like the Sahara in Africa, daytime temperatures can soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, making it hard for plants and animals to survive. Cold deserts, such as Antarctica, can be bitterly cold, sometimes dropping below freezing even in summer! Despite their extreme conditions, deserts are home to unique creatures and plants that have adapted to thrive in these environments.
Key Facts
The Sahara Desert is one of the hottest deserts on Earth.
Antarctica is considered a cold desert due to its low precipitation.
Many desert plants have special adaptations to store water.
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1 of 2What is the Sahara Desert known for?
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