1. Deserts  
McKenzie Eller 

2. There are four major types of deserts
Hot and Dry
Semiarid
 Coastal
Cold

3. Temperature/ Rainfall
Semiarid
The summers are moderately long and dry, while the winters normally bring little rainfall. Summer temperatures usually average between 69-80° F.

4. Soil Characteristics
The soil can range from sandy and fine-textured to loose rock fragments, gravel or sand

5. Plant Adaptation
The spiny nature of many plants provides protection in the hazardous environment. The large numbers of spines shade the surface to significantly reduce transpiration. 
 Many plants have silvery or glossy leaves, allowing them to reflect more energy. These plants often have an odd odor or taste.

6. Locations
Hot semi-arid climates tend to be located in the 20s and 30s latitudes (tropics and subtropics), close to regions with a tropical savanna climate or a humid subtropical climate.

7. Animal Adaptations 
During the day, insects move around twigs to stay on the shady side
 jack rabbits follow the moving shadow of a cactus or shrub. 

8. Special characteristics and sensitivities
Semiarid plants include: Creosote bush, bur sage, white thorn, cat claw, mesquite, brittle bushes Semiarid plants include: Creosote bush, bur sage, white thorn, cat claw, mesquite, brittle bushes 
Sometimes it snows during the winter 

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