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Ecosystems

Sand Dunes

Desert

Almost one third of the earth’s surface is covered in desert habitats. But what is a desert?

All deserts have one thing in common: they are very dry. Some deserts get just a few inches of rainfall a year, and in others it may not rain at all for a year.

Desert Ecosystem PDF

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