Karteikarten: Desert Ecosystems and Climate Dynamics — 10 Karten

Passat circulation — role?

Drives tropical/subtropical climate patterns.

Desert types — main features?

Sand (erg), gravel (reg), rock (hamada).

Oasis layers — concept?

Vertical vegetation structure (Stockwerkbau).

Salinization — cause?

Improper irrigation leading to salt buildup.

Desert flora adaptations?

Water conservation, drought tolerance.

Trade winds — origin?

From subtropical high-pressure zones.

ITC shift — effect?

Alters rainfall, influences savanna types.

Hadley Cell — function?

Circulates warm air, forms deserts.

Artificial oasis — creation?

By human irrigation efforts.

Desert fauna adaptations?

Behavioral, morphological, physiological for survival.