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The Desert biome Rachael Teitelman, Shane Goldman, Mitchell HoweMay 22, 2014Team A

LocationWestern North America (Nevada)Northern AfricaMexicoAustraliaOne third

ClimateEvening temperature coolerYearly 24C 32CYearly 16cmHot no or little rain

Plant adaptationsVery littleStore water thick leavesRoots shallowCacti spikesCacti ;creosote ;bushesMosquito tree ;poppies ;daisesSnap dragons

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Animals and Their adaptations Road runners -long legs good for runningLizards- tough scaly tight skin; doesnt dry out- skin seals water inKangaroo rat-can live without drinking any waterJack Rabbits-big earsHawks-fly high during day to avoid heat Snakes-borough underground to prevent water loss

Environmental issuesFarmlandAnimals forced to moveNo cactiExtinctPeople build houses (Urbanization)