Coastal deserts
Esquema
Jerarquía
Built Environment (Hierarchy Name) > Settlements and Landscapes > landscapes (environments) > natural landscapes > landforms (terrestrial) > deserts > <deserts by biome>
Descripción
Deserts along coasts, having cool winters followed by moderately long, warm summers. The average summer temperature ranges from 13-24 degrees C; the average rainfall measures 8-13 cm annually. The soil is fine-textured with a moderate salt content.
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Otros términos
- coastal desert [en]
- deserts, coastal [en]