Which of the following is a hallmark of deserts? a. lots of sand caused by the dryness of the arid climate b. very little differ
ence minimum and maximum daily temperatures c. a huge difference between minimum and maximum daily temperatures d. lizards, snakes, and other reptiles are the only animal life in the desert
Deserts are defined by the lack of precipitation, and in fact, Antarctica is also a desert - so we can reject the first and last option since they're not typical of Antarctica.
most deserts are characterized by drastic differences in temperatures: so the best answer is: c. a huge difference between minimum and maximum daily temperatures
The correct option is LOESS. Loess refers to a compacted yellowish deposit of wind blown sediments which is usually found extensively in the mid latitudes. Loess is formed by the accumulation of dust that had been blown by the wind. Scientists believed that about 10% of the earth's land area is covered by loess.<span />
