By: Sherifa M & Mariam Y 6B Biome Desert
What is a desert? Technically, any area that averages less than 10 inches (25 cm) of rain per year. People say that when it is summer the temperature in the deserts get really high and you cant step in the mud because it is burning Deserts is such a difficult places to live in. http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert.htm
How dry is a desert? Deserts are usually very dry. Even the wettest deserts get less rain in a year. People say that people die from the temperature in the desert. http://photoblog.eye2eyephotostudio.com/2009/08/20/high-desert-flower/ http://www.ehow.com/desert-flowers/
Types of desert The Sahara is the largest hot desert. These are covered in sand and rock. The Antarctic is actually the Earth’s largest desert. The main form of precipitation in a cold desert is snow -- but only ten inches or less per year. http://web.hcsps.sa.edu.au/projects/deserts/projects/group24/index.htm http://www.fileguru.com/Ice-Blue-Antarctica/screenshot http://web.hcsps.sa.edu.au/projects/deserts/projects/group24/index.htm http://www.fileguru.com/Ice-Blue-Antarctica/screenshot
Can any plants grow in a desert? Deserts is the best home to many animals and plants and other living things. Desert plants look quite different to plant that grow in other places. Scientists say that the plants in the desert are better & grow better than the plants in or homes. http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_plant_page.htm
Plants in desert Plants in Your House Barrel Cactus Pop Corn Flower Mormon Tea Fairy Duster Compass Cactus Brittle Bush ChainFruite cholla Creosote Bush Crimson Hedgehog Desert Ironwood Joshua tree Jumping Cholla Mojave Aster Ocotillo Palo Verde Plants in Your House Braided Ficus Tree Bamboo African Violets Orchids Coconut tree http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_plant_page.htm
Important details of animals that live in the desert Animals in the desert must survive the intense heat, searing sun, and lack of water. Some animals never drink, but get their water from seeds. Many animals are nocturnal, sleeping during the hot day and only coming out at night to eat and hunt. Some animals rarely spend any time above ground. My information came from http://www.google.com.qa/ http://42explore.com/deserts.htm http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/0167-desert.php
Some of the animals that live in the desert. Koala The Thorny Devil Kangaroo Crocodile Echidna http://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/australian-wildlife.html
Kangaroo Kangaroos are mostly found in Australia. They can jump really high light 60 cm. The adult male Kangaroo is called buck, boomer or jack. Adult females are called doe, flyer or Jill. Young kangaroos are called joeys A group of kangaroos is called a mob. http://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/kangaroo-facts.html
Crocodiles The bite force of a crocodile is more than 5,000 pounds per square inch. Crocodiles have very sharp teeth that help them in tearing and holding onto flesh. Each crocodile jaw has 24 sharp teeth http://thundafunda.com/393/?level=picture&id=2731
Koala Koala's fur is thick soft and pleasant to touch. Ears have long white hairs on the tips. Koalas can live as long as 17 years, however males life expectancy is less than 10 years http://www.giftlog.com/pictures/koala_fact.htm
Echidna Echidna's lifespan is over 45 years Echidnas grow up to 50cm (20") in length An echidna can lift objects twice its weight Echidna is slightly less intelligent than a cat http://www.giftlog.com/pictures/echidna_facts.htm
The Thorny Devil The Thorny Devil is covered in spiny They have quite a few names - "Devil Lizard", "Thorny Devil", "Horned Lizard", "Thorny Toad” http://www.factzoo.com/reptiles/lizards/thorny-devil-lizard.html
Map of the desert http://damnedlove.com/
Human Activities Human Activities are not only affecting the deserts They are affecting most of the ecosystem. I think humans should be more responsible and careful about their actions. http://wn.com/emirati?orderby=viewCount
How do human activities affect the desert By driving their cars on the plants. The cars are affecting the animals and plants so they can die. http://www.marcadamus.com/photo.php?id=57&gallery=desert
Shukran 3ala Ta3awinkom Ma3ana Translation: Thank You For Co-operating