A Hot Desert Differs from a Cold Desert in That

question 1

Multiple Choice

A hot desert differs from a cold desert in that a cold desert:

• A)is found at lower latitudes.
• B)is found in a climate that favors succulents.
• C)is cold at night but very hot during the day.
• D)is found in areas that have two peaks of rainfall during the year.
• E)is characterized by small-leaved shrubs such as sagebrush.

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