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Many researchers have argued the true definition of
a desert. Some define a desert as an arid region, which characteristically receives less
than 10 inches of precipitation a year. (http://www.desertusa.com/desert.html)
Others define a desert as an area that receives less than 2 inches of rainfall per year,
while some believe it is an area that receives 10 to 15 inches or more per year.
(McGinnies). Usually a desert is defined by a combination of factors such as climate,
topography, and plant and animal communities. (http://www.cdri.org/Desert/index.html)
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