Mahadev desert presentation1

Name - Mahadev Walmik Shewale Class - S Y B.com

Division - A Roll No.- 131525

Project - Desert Ecosystem

Desert

Deserts are part of a wide classification of

regions that, on an average annual basis, have a moisture deficit (for example, they lose more moisture than they receive)

1.1 Classification

Mountain and basin deserts Hamada deserts, which consist of plateau landforms Regs, which consist of rock pavements Ergs, which are formed by sand seas Intermontane Basins

2 Desert features

2.1 Flora

Deserts have a reputation for supporting very little life, but in reality deserts often have high biodiversity. Some desert flora include shrubs, Prickly Pears,Desert Holly, and the Brittlebush

Fauna

Desert fauna include animals that remain hidden during daylight hours to control body temperature or to limit moisture needs. Some fauna includes the kangaroo rat, coyote, jack rabbit, and many lizards

Water

Water can quickly fill after heavy rains, and flash floodsmake these channels dangerous.

The formation of the subtropical high-pressure cell.The rain shadow effect in the belt of easterly trade winds.The effect of the cold currents off the west coast of the continents at these latitudes.The depositing sands of a desert along its border into the fertile land