1. Desert Biome
By: Ryan, Kate and Brady

2. “Better than dessert, visit the desert!”

3. Features Dry, hot, and arid Very loose soil
Vegetation is specialized and low to the grounds
Adapt to lack of water
1/5th of the earth’s surface

4. Climate Low latitude climate
Climate formed by high pressure zone in which cold air descends
The hot ground evaporates water before it reaches the ground, causing little precipitation
Sun directly overhead

7. Plants
small leaves
small stems
nocturnal

8. Animals Nocturnal or Crepuscular Light Coloration
Typically Smaller in Size

9. Adaptations
Salt Glands
Large Ears

10. When to visit
Visit in the winter because of more moderate temperatures!
Come during dusk or dawn because it may be too hot during the day, and too cold during the night.
If you are looking to see animals, visit during the night when most animals are out and about.

11. Interesting Facts
Desert plants and animals are highly adapted to their climate
These organisms have adapted to survive extremely long droughts.
When the rain does fall it is usually in a great amount, that can cause flash floods.

12. Environmental Issues More human activity in deserts Low rainfall
Loosens soil and hurts animals that burrow in the sand
Causes sandstorms
Low rainfall
Vegetation takes a long time to grow
Causes faster desertification

13. Resources
"Desert Climate." Desert Climate. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Dec <
"Desert Biome." Desert Biome. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec <
"Desert Biome Facts." Desert Biome Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec <