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desert - Coggle Diagram
desert
plant adaptations
cactus
large, fleshy stems to store water
thorns and thin, spiky or glossy leaves to reduce water loss
thick, waxy skin to reduce loss of water and to reflect heat
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animal adaptations
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scorpion
scorpions have a small diet and can go long times without eating and can survive on one or two insects a year
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desertification
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how can it be solved?
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magic stones - circles of stones are placed on the ground to hold water on the soil rather than let it run quickly across the surface. This reduces soil erosion.
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mulching adds layers of leaves or straw can reduce evaporation and add nutrients to the soil when they rot
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