What is a Desert? What is a grassland? How are they different?

A desert is a dry, arid region with sparse vegetation and extreme temperatures. Examples include the Sahara Desert in North Africa, the Gobi Desert in Asia, and the Atacama Desert in South America.

A grassland is an area of land covered in grasses and low-growing plants. Examples include the Great Plains in North America, the steppes of Eurasia, and the veld of southern Africa.

Deserts typically have little to no rainfall, while grasslands usually receive between 10 and 30 inches of precipitation per year.

Deserts are generally much hotter than grasslands, with temperatures often reaching over 100°F in the daytime. Grasslands are typically milder, with temperatures rarely reaching above 80°F.

The soil in deserts is usually composed of sand or gravel, while grasslands have nutrient-rich soils.

Deserts are home to a variety of animals including snakes, lizards, and small rodents, while grasslands are home to larger mammals such as bison, antelopes, and deer.

Plant life in deserts is sparse, with most plants being drought-resistant species such as cacti and succ

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