desert
2023
desert
- A.
cactus
- B.
arid
- C.
oasis
- D.
flat
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Correct answer: B
Correct answer: arid — A desert is defined by its dryness and low precipitation.
Key point:
Arid: means very dry with little rainfall; this is the defining characteristic of deserts.
Cactus: some deserts have cacti, but many deserts do not, so presence of cacti is not a defining feature.
Oasis: an oasis is a local patch of water and vegetation that can occur in deserts but is not present in most places across all deserts.
Flat: deserts can be flat but also include dunes, rocky plateaus, and mountains, so flatness is not a defining trait.