Image: World map of deserts.

Data courtesy World Wildlife Fund

Desert Map

Desert and Xeric Shrublands

Deserts and xeric, or dry, shrublands rarely receive more than 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rainfall annually. These bone-dry ecosystems have an abundance of life and are characterized by flatlands, rolling sand dunes, and cactus forests.

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