A biome is classified as a desert based mainly on its
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Correct answer to question 70 (General Science): low annual rainfall
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A desert is defined by how little precipitation it receives, not by heat or sand. Antarctica qualifies as a desert, and most deserts support specially adapted plants and animals.
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