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प्रश्न
Bring out the differences between tropical and temperate deserts in terms of climate and vegetation.
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उत्तर
Tropical Deserts :
(a) These are located between 15° to 30°North and south latitudes.
(b) Climate is hot and dry.
(c) Trees are palm trees, cactus, xerophytic plants.
(d) The temperature may range from 30°C to 45°C annual rainfall less than 25 cm, winter temperature below 20°C. It is known as the highest range of temperature.
Temperate Deserts :
(a) These are found between 40° to 55° North and south latitudes.
(b) Climate is cold and dry.
(c) Thorny bushes, long-rooted grass, small trees, etc.
(d) Temperature is between 3°C and 12°C, annual rainfall is 20cm to 60 cm. In the Calgary region of Canada temperature is -10°C, Range of temperature is moderate.
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| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | June | July | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
| Temp(°C) | 26.9 | 27.6 | 28.7 | 29.1 | 28.4 | 26.5 | 25.9 | 26.0 | 26.4 | 26.8 | 27.1 | 26.9 |
| Rainfall mm | 22.2 | 25.4 | 48.7 | 128.5 | 326.3 | 741.3 | 610.4 | 348.7 | 249.0 | 316.9 | 159.8 | 47.4 |
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