Hot Deserts 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyHot Desert SystemsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: scarlett121Created on: 08-10-19 13:30 Arid The climate of an area that receives less than 250mm of precipitation per year. 1 of 6 Name the 4 causes of aridity in hot desert environments? Global atmospheric circulation, continentality, relief and cold ocean currents. 2 of 6 Mass movement The movement of material downhill under the influence of gravity, but may also be assisted by rainfall. 3 of 6 What are the main sources of energy in hot desert environments? Insolation, wind and run-off. 4 of 6 Why are wind/ aeolian processes a common feature of desert climates? The cloudless skies & high angle of c 5 of 6 What is Continentality? The impact of increasing distance from the coast on the climate of an area. 6 of 6
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