Deserts may appear lifeless, but they are actually home to a variety of creatures and plants. Deserts are defined as areas with less than 10 inches of rainfall per year and low humidity. They can be found on all seven continents and make up a significant portion of Earth's land mass. There are four major types of deserts: subtropical, semiarid, coastal, and polar. Despite the extreme temperatures and lack of precipitation, deserts are important habitats for plants and animals, although they are vulnerable to ecological changes.

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