1. 12 Biomes The main characteristics of the desert biome
Climate, soil type, flora and fauna of the desert biome

2. Desert biome Chapter 12: Biomes Arid region Little or no rain
Low temperature: 15–30° mid temperature: 30–40°
10% sandy
Some cold, e.g. Gobi
Large diurnal temperature range
Semi-arid, 250–500 mm

3. Climate Chapter 12: Biomes Trade winds Rain-shadow effect
Influence of cold ocean currents
Continentality

4. Soils Chapter 12: Biomes Characteristics Lack of vegetation
Lack of rainfall
Soil-forming factors

5. Flora Chapter 12: Biomes Life cycle Succulents Root systems
Defensive systems

6. Fauna Chapter 12: Biomes Behaviour Body-form evolution
Body-function evolution