Ice Desert

What would it be like to live in a desert? A desert gets little rainfall. Not too many things grow there. The temperatures are usually harsh. A desert is an empty place.


Many people think of sand when they hear the word desert. Some may think of cactus. What about ice?


Antarctica has been called an ice desert. It gets little rainfall. Not a lot grows there. The temperatures are very cold. It is empty. Most of it is covered by ice. Experts say that it is the largest desert in the world.


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