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What type of ecosystem is characterized by very low rainfall and sparse vegetation?
Answer
Desert
Deserts are biomes characterized by extremely low precipitation, typically receiving less than 25 centimeters of rain annually, and are home to sparse, drought-adapted vegetation. These harsh environments cover about 33% of Earth's land surface and include the Sahara, Arabian, Gobi, and Kalahari deserts. Despite their appearance as lifeless wastelands, deserts support unique and specialized organisms perfectly adapted to extreme heat, cold, and water scarcity.
💡 Did you know?
Deserts cover 33% of Earth's land yet support organisms specially adapted to extremes.
Other options people guess
- Savanna
- Tundra
- Wetland
Topics
- biomes
- desert
- ecosystem
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