GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -There are four types of deserts: subtropical deserts are hot and dry year-round; coastal deserts have cool winters and warm summers; cold winter deserts have long, dry summers and low rainfall in the winter; polar deserts are cold year-round.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plants that grow in the desert area are known as xerophytes and some examples are cactus, palm trees etc. The leaves of the cactus are modified into spines in order to prevent the loss of water(transpiration) from the surface of the leaves.