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Climate & Weather• Temperatures during the
day can soar over 100° F (38° C)• Temperatures drop
below freezing at night. • Have less than
20 inches of rain annually • Most deserts only
receive 10 inches
Plant Adaptations• Many plants slow down growth for half
of the year to conserve moisture .• When the short rain season comes,
plants will get colorful and grow flowers and leaves.
• Cacti store large amounts of water in their thick stems.
• Small , thin leaves prevent water loss by giving the sun a smaller area to evaporate water.
Animal Adaptations• They need to regulate their body
temperature all day and all night. • In the cold night weather, animals keep warm
as long as they ate enough food.• Both reptiles and animals make
burrows to escape the heat.• During the driest times of the year, some
animals will hibernate to conserve more moisture.