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Gobi and Sahara Deserts

Map:  3 Locations that you could visit and be in this biome: Cario Egypt, Xining China, Al Khurtum Its typical latitudes/ Longitudes: no typical Longitude since these deserts are on different continets, though the 30-32 North latitudes inersect both as they are both in the Northern hemisphere. Annual persipition: gobi 7.6 in per year sahara less than 22 mms a year Soil Condition: very poor, lack of plants leads to no topsoil production. All that this soil is is sand, almost completely worthless as it doesn't hold water. Temature range: Sahara: The tempature changes drastically between 50 °C (120 °F) during the day, to temperatures below 0. Gobi: winds cause the Gobi to reach extremes of temperature ranging from –40°C (-40°F) in winter to 50°C (122°F) in summer. Seasonal conditions: While the Sahara is largely uneffected by seasons (more so by day and night). Ther gobi is the exact opposite high altitudes and strong winds alow snow to come easily nin the winter here. Five examples of plants: 1. African Peyote Cactus The African peyote cactus is built with thick stems. The thickness of the stems helps the plant to hold back water for a considerable amount of time 2. Saxaul trees harbor a water reseave under their bark. 3. Saltworts are named for their ability to survire in the extremely salty atmospere that exists in one part of the Gobi desert. 4. Eragrostis 5. Date Palm Five examples of animals: 1. Dromedary camel Dromedaries are also noted  for their thick eyelashes and small, h airy ears which they use to keep sand out of their bodies. 2. Sahara Desert Ant: Sahara desert ants can sustain a body temperature well above 50°C with surface temperatures of up to 70°C. 3. Dama Gazelle migrates south in search of food during the dry season. 4. Mongolian Wild Ass 5. Saurodactylus brosseti

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