What is a cold desert?

Answer 1

A desert is an area that experiences extreme aridity, leading to minimal or no plant or animal life.

Although it isn't part of the definition, we typically associate deserts with being hot.

While "cold deserts" are common on Mars, for example, there are very few of them on Earth.

The mountains known as the Brooks Range stretch from Northern Alaska into the Yukon. Although typically extremely cold, the northern slopes of the Brooks Range are desert.

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Answer 2

Jeremiah Allen

A cold desert is a type of desert characterized by low temperatures, typically experiencing cold winters. These deserts have sparse vegetation and can be found at high altitudes or in polar regions. Examples include the Gobi Desert and Antarctica.

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