The driest biome on Earth Desert Extreme temperatures Very hot days 43549C 110 120F Cool nights 2025C 6877F Desert Very little rainfall Less than ID: 786840
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Desert
Found on every continent.The driest biome on Earth
Slide2DesertExtreme temperatures- Very hot days 43.5-49°C (110°-120°F)Cool nights 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Slide3DesertVery little rainfallLess than 25 cm (9”) precipitation yearly
Slide4DesertThe soil ranges from gravel to sand.Soil is nutrient poor.
Slide5Plants of the Desert
Desert plants have evolved adaptations to help them survive in the extreme temperatures and dryness of this biome.
Examples:
Cactus
Mesquite
Joshua trees
Wildflowers
Creosote
Slide6Plants of the DesertCactusSaguaro Prickly Pear
Slide7Plants of the DesertMesquite
Slide8Plants of the DesertJoshua tree
Slide9Plants of the DesertWildflowers
Slide10Plants of the DesertCreosote
Slide11Animals of the Desert
The animals of the desert are adapted to the hot temperatures.
Examples:
Lizards
Camels
Snakes
Scorpions
Kangaroo rat
Gila Monster
Predatory birds
Tarantula
Slide12Animals of the Desert
LizardsDesert Iguana Frilled Lizard
Slide13Animals of the Desert
Camel
Slide14Animals of the Desert
SnakesDiamondback Rattlesnake Sidewinder
Slide15Animals of the Desert
Scorpion
Slide16Animals of the Desert
Kangaroo rat
Slide17Animals of the Desert
Gila Monster
Slide18Animals of the Desert
Predatory birdsGreat Horned Owl Kestrel
Slide19Animals of the Desert
Tarantula