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DESERT
In order for an area of land to be considered a desert, it must receive less than 10inches of water a year.

clouds are scarce in deserts. without clouds, there cant't be rain,snow, or any other precipitation. clouds also shade the land, so without them, the desert gets mighty hot as the sun beats down during the day.

The most famous desert plant is the cactus. There are many species of cacti. The saguaro cactus is the tall,pole shaped cactus you see on television. The saguaro can grow up to 40 ft tall.

Many species of rattlesnakes can be found in the desert. Rattlesnakes have a noisy rattle they use to warn enemies to stay away. If the predator isn't careful the rattlesnake will inject venom with its sharp fangs.

1. WHAT is the desert's most famous cactus? 2. WHAT does a desert has to have before it is a desert? 3. WHAT is a desert?

CREATED BY: MARKEL BURGIN