Arid

Definition

Very dry conditions with little precipitation, typically less than 250 mm per year.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 1

With little rainfall, these regions often have arid climates. The Sahara in North Africa is an example of a hot desert associated with this subtropical high-pressure belt.
Revise: Atmospheric circulation

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GCSE Geography · key term

Very dry conditions with little precipitation, typically less than 250 mm per year.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 1

With little rainfall, these regions often have arid climates. The Sahara in North Africa is an example of a hot desert associated with this subtropical high-pressure belt.
Revise: Atmospheric circulation

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