Because of Their Low Rainfall, Intermittent Stream Flow, and Dry

question 42

Multiple Choice

Because of their low rainfall, intermittent stream flow, and dry stream beds, desert lack ____.

• A) through-flowing streams
• B) vegetation
• C) mammals
• D) runoff
• E) transverse dunes

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