Key Abiotic FactorsTemperature: The average daytime temperature is 100°F, while at night the average temperature is 25°F.
Precipitation: less than 10 inches, or 25 centimeters Sunlight: Can range from region to region, but contains long days with direct, intense heat. Nutrients: low in organic matter because of the scarcity of plant remains and the rapid rate at which any organic matter is broken down by the intense heat. Soil Composition: Most desert soils are called Aridisols (dry soil). Interesting Facts
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