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DESERTS  

Definition

  • A region with a mean annual precipitation of 10 inches or less, and so devoid of vegetation as to be incapable of supporting any considerable population. (en)

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  • 2016-06-13 12:19:56.0 [gee-cee] Insert Concept add narrower relation (DESERTS [5d5426f6-e7ce-41c1-a3d3-b93adf748f0f,85131] - DESERT SCRUB [4f63746e-0e8b-4254-9d4a-a23a852f819f,188191]);
  • 2016-07-12 10:27:31.0 [gee-cee] update Definition (A region with a mean annual precipitation of 10 inches or less, and so devoid of vegetation as to be incapable of supporting any considerable population.); update Definition (Dictionary of Geological Terms, American Geological Institute, 1984. );

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/5d5426f6-e7ce-41c1-a3d3-b93adf748f0f

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