APPLICATIONS+INVESTIGATIONS IN EARTH
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ISBN: 9781533902405
Author: Tarbuck
Publisher: Hayden-McNeil Publishing
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Chapter 15.12, Problem 3A
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a.
To determine:
The name of the five subtropical deserts.
Introduction:
The subtropical deserts are considered a type of ecosystem that consists of high temperature, warm soil, and very low amount of precipitation.
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b.
To determine:
Whether the subtropical deserts are located mainly on the western or eastern sides of continents.
Introduction:
The subtropical deserts are known as the hottest deserts. These deserts have a characteristic hot and dry climate in summers but cool and dry climate in winters.
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