Question

To what extent are deserts lands of scarcity?

Answer 1

What is a Desert?

A desert is an arid region characterized by extremely high or low temperatures, low rainfall, and scarce vegetation.  You would also find a scarcity of water. It is very difficult to live in a place where there is no water to drink, no grass to feed the cattle and no water for the growth of grass.

Climate

The climate of the Sahara desert is scorching hot and parched dry. It has a short rainy season. Since the sky is cloudless and clear, the rate of water evaporation is greater than the rate of water accumulation. Hence, there is water scarcity. However, the nights may be freezing cold with temperatures nearing zero degrees Celsius.

Flora and Fauna

Flora: Vegetation in the Sahara desert includes cactus, date palms and acacia. We can find an oasis in some places.

Fauna: The animal species found here are camels, hyenas, jackals, foxes, scorpions and many varieties of snakes and lizards.

Answer 2

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Climate change is likely a major contributing factor in the desertification process, as simulations suggest the greenhouse effect may increase the spread of deserts by as much as 20%. This continuous use of the land rapidly depletes the nutrients of the soil causing desertification to spread.