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A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rainfall on average per year. Some deserts receive virtually no precipitation for years.

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A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 250 mm of rainfall per year on average.

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The Kaʻu desert is not a true desert in that rainfall exceeds 1,000 millimeters (39 in) per year. It appears as a desert because it receives acid rain caused by volcanic activity and few plants will survive in the high acidity of the soil.


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How many inches of rain in the desert?

Every desert is different but a desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain per year on average. Some deserts receive virtually no rain for decades.


Does a desert not receive rain for a long time?

yes.


Does the grassland receive less rain or the desert?

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How many inches of rain falls in the desert?

Every desert is different but a desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain per year on average. Some deserts receive virtually no rain for decades.


What is the amount of rain in a desert to keep the desert status?

If a desert would receive more than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain per year on average consistently over many years it would no longer be considered a desert.


Does it rain on the desert plateau?

Yes, it rains on desert plateaus. All parts of a desert receive rainfall but some deserts receive less than others.


What kind of precipitation does the desert receive?

Depending on location and season, a desert may receive rain, snow, hail, sleet or grauple.


Which gets less rain - desert or rain forest?

Deserts receive much less rain than rain forests.


How many feet does it rain in the desert?

A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches of rain on average per year. That's 10/12 or 5/6 of a foot. However, some deserts receive virtually no rain.


What is a very dry area with little rain?

A desert is a very dry area with little rain, typically receiving less than 250 millimeters of rain per year. Examples of deserts include the Sahara in Africa, the Arabian Desert in the Middle East, and the Atacama Desert in South America.