Lesson 5 of 84 · Geography
⭐ 30 XP🗺️ Atlas OutpostDeserts: Hot and Cold
Deserts are special places on Earth that can be very hot or very cold.
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Then & Now
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Deserts are special places on Earth that can be very hot or very cold. Hot deserts, like the Sahara in Africa, have high temperatures and little rain. Cold deserts, such as the Gobi in Asia, can be very chilly and experience snowfall. Deserts are home to unique plants and animals that have adapted to survive in these extreme conditions, like cacti and camels.
Key Facts
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
Cold deserts can have temperatures below freezing.
Plants in deserts often have special features to store water.
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Question 1
1 of 2What type of desert is the Sahara?
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Deserts: Hot and Cold
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