A subtropical desert is a type of desert that is located in the subtropics, typically between 15 and 30 degrees latitude. It is characterized by hot temperatures, low rainfall, and sparse vegetation.
Imagine walking through a vast sandy beach on a scorching summer day with no shade or water in sight. That's what it feels like to be in a subtropical desert - extremely hot, dry, and devoid of much life.
Drought: A period of abnormally low rainfall that leads to water scarcity and can contribute to the formation or expansion of deserts.
Xerophyte: Plants that are adapted to survive in arid environments like deserts by having specialized features such as thick waxy leaves or deep root systems.
Sand dunes: Large mounds or hills of sand formed by wind action in deserts.
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