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Medha AnandAIR 13

Question 15Elaborate with suitable examplesGS1GS1

Although landscape across all world reflect many similarities in the process of desertification influenced by local factors. Elaborate with suitable examples.

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Introduction

Deserts are geographical phenomenon due to lack of precipitation giving rise to similar geographical outlooks.

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Main Body

Hot deserts

1Less precipitation (less than 50cm)
2Sandy in nature due to less rainfall unto surface
3Hot air blowing over the landscape
4Similar flora- Acacia, cactus etc

Cold Deserts

1Very cold regions with low precipitation
2Less rainfall

Desert - influenced by local factors

1Effect of ocean currents

Cold currents lead to high pressure and create a place of rainfall. Ex-atacama desert

2Effect of winds

Westerlies in Tropical regions lead to high pressure conditions leading to low precipitation leading to desert formation.

3Presence in rain shadow area results in less precipitation Ex- Namib desert. No cloud formation due to: high pressure, cold water.
4Cold water recently in high pressure = No LoT [illegible]
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Conclusion

Hence, despite the impending similarities, multiple factors locally affect desert formation as explained above.

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Diagram

Fig- spread of deserts across the world showing geographical distribution

  • Clear categorization of hot deserts
  • Includes diagram for visual representation
  • Identifies specific characteristics
  • Mentions flora examples

Topper

Medha Anand

AIR 13

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Important Geophysical Phenomena

Desert formation and desertification

Writing Stats

151

Total words

4

Paragraphs

Academic and descriptive

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