1. Hottest and driest place in the world
Few people, animals and plant can
survive this climate.

2. During the day the heat is intense
The temperature can reach over 52°C
At night it is freezing
Short , violents storms

3. Water is in porous rocks underground
Plants grow near there
Animals and people go there to drink water

4. Only 25% of the world’s deserts are sandy
Bare rock or stone
Some even have dramactic mountains
Dunes
Sandstorms

5. The world’s desert are increasing in size
Desertification
The soil is easly washed or blown away
and the water cycle is distruped.

6. The animals and plants are adapted
Plants:
• store water in their stems
• Access water deep in the ground
• Reduce the water loss
• Animals:
• Dry droppings: the solid waste that passes out of
the bodies of animals or birds.