Question

What is the defining characteristic to be considered a desert?


Hot during the day and cold during the night


Deserts can be hot, moderate, and cold, but must be dry


Hot during the night and cold during the day


Hot and Dry

Answer 1

The defining characteristic to be considered a desert is that they must be dry. Deserts can be hot, moderate, or cold, but the key factor is the low amount of precipitation they receive. Therefore, the correct statement is:

**Deserts can be hot, moderate, and cold, but must be dry.**