Desert

Desert

Japanese Name
さばく
sabaku

Description

  • A desert is a very dry area with little rainfall.
  • It can be hot, cold, or both depending on the region.
  • Many deserts have sand dunes, rocks, and dry land.
  • Plants in deserts are specially adapted to survive with little water.
  • Common desert plants include cacti and dry shrubs.
  • Animals such as camels, lizards, and foxes live in deserts.
  • Days are often very hot, while nights can be very cold.
  • Deserts are one of the harshest environments on Earth.

History

  • Deserts have existed on Earth for millions of years.
  • Ancient civilizations developed near desert areas and rivers.
  • People learned to survive using limited water resources.
  • Trade routes like the Silk Road crossed major deserts.
  • Nomadic tribes traveled through deserts with camels.
  • Deserts played an important role in human migration and trade.
  • Modern technology made desert life more possible.
  • Today, deserts are important for science and environmental studies.

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