Deserts are characterized as extremely dry environments with specially adapted plants and animals. They are primarily located on the western edges of continents, particularly in North America, Africa, Central America, and Southern Asia, with notable examples like the Mojave and Sahara deserts. These hot and dry deserts typically occur near 30 degrees north and south latitude.

1. Introduction to Deserts

2. What is a Desert?
• Deserts are extremely dry environments that are home to well-
adapted plants and animals. The main types of deserts include hot
and dry deserts

3. Where do we find deserts?
• Deserts are often found towards the west o continents and some are
found on the western edges of continents.We can find hot and dry
deserts in North America,Africa,Central America and Southern
Asia.Well known hot and dry deserts such as the Mojave and Sahara
are located near 30 degrees North Latitude and 30 degrees South
Latitude