mahadev desert presentation1
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Name - Mahadev Walmik Shewale Class - S Y B.com
Division - A Roll No.- 131525
Project - Desert Ecosystem
Desert
Deserts are part of a wide classification of
regions that, on an average annual basis, have a moisture deficit (for example, they lose more moisture than they receive)
1.1 Classification
Mountain and basin deserts Hamada deserts, which consist of plateau landforms Regs, which consist of rock pavements Ergs, which are formed by sand seas Intermontane Basins
2 Desert features
2.1 Flora
Deserts have a reputation for supporting very little life, but in reality deserts often have high biodiversity. Some desert flora include shrubs, Prickly Pears,Desert Holly, and the Brittlebush
Fauna
Desert fauna include animals that remain hidden during daylight hours to control body temperature or to limit moisture needs. Some fauna includes the kangaroo rat, coyote, jack rabbit, and many lizards
Water
Water can quickly fill after heavy rains, and flash floodsmake these channels dangerous.
The formation of the subtropical high-pressure cell.The rain shadow effect in the belt of easterly trade winds.The effect of the cold currents off the west coast of the continents at these latitudes.The depositing sands of a desert along its border into the fertile land