Image of the Day Land. EO Explorer. Syrian Desert. At the time of publication, it represented the best available science. Image of the Day for December 23, View more Images of the Day:. You might also be interested in view all. Subscribe to our newsletters. The temperature of the Syrian Desert varies just like the temperatures of other deserts. The temperature in the winter can fall as low as 40C.
In the summer months, the highest temperatures can reach 45C during the hottest months of June and July. This is a typical desert, even though the temperature during the day can exceed 40C and seem unbearable, the nights become cool and comfortable. Surprisingly for a biome of this type, the Syrian Desert experiences abundant rainfall.
The climate of the Syrian Desert is typical of other deserts. The weather becomes unbearably hot in the summer and cold during the winter. Even during the day, as compared to night time, the temperature can fluctuate widely.
The temperature change between day and night, and the seasons of summer and winter, can be extreme. However, the winter months are comparatively comfortable in comparison with the summer. The climate during the rainy season, which typically occurs between the months of November and May, is very comfortable with the temperature evening out beautifully. This is because of the dual nature of this particular biome.
The formation of the Syrian Desert landscape is both rocky and sandy. The rainfall in this area occurs between November and May as a result of winds from the Mediterranean. The annual precipitation is between mm and mm. The high ridges in the Jabal An Nusayriyah catch the rain from the Mediterranean. There are times when the peaks in Jabal An Nusayriyah can be seen fully covered with snow during the winter season. The Syrian Desert covers an area of approximately , square km 71, square miles and occurs throughout five countries in the Arabian Peninsula including Syria, Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
The Syrian Desert is home to many species of animals including big and small mammals such as camels, horses, antelopes, gazelles, rabbits, jackals, and deer. There are many types of birds including falcon, pelican, eagle, and the ostrich. There are also many types of reptiles such as snakes, lizards and chameleons. Animals living in the Syrian Desert have to make many adaptations in order to survive its extreme climate and harsh weather conditions.
The wildlife is not typically active during the immense heat of the day. Many animals seek shade during the daytime and venture out into the open when the temperature drops in the evening and the climate conditions are more comfortable. Some animal species, such as camels, are particularly suited to life in the Syrian Desert as they can survive for days without water or food. The camels are the main mode of transport in the Syrian Desert and live up to its billing as the 'Ship of the desert'.
Interesting Facts for Kids Syrian Desert food chain facts The Syrian Desert food web is the same as food chains present in many any other deserts. The herbivorous animals eat the desert plants and vegetation.
The carnivorous animals are the meat eaters and in turn, devour the herbivores. The dead animals become the food of the scavengers such as vultures and jackals. Interesting Facts for Kids Syrian Desert unusual facts The following 10 Facts provide interesting and unusual facts about the formation, structure, climate, name, history, population and location of the Syrian Desert: Fact 1: This region has witnessed many wars in the recent past leading to the loss of many lives.
Fact 3: This may be the only biome of its type in the world with a combination of sand and stone. Fact 4: The Syrian Desert is sparsely populated. Fact 5: You can find volcanic lava, basalt, sandstone, and granite occurring naturally in the Syrian Desert. Fact 6: The Bedouin tribe used to inhabit these deserts in the past.
Fact 7: Many movies have been filmed in the Syrian desert. Fact 9: This biome is part of the greater Arabian desert spanning over Saudi Arabia.
Fact The annual precipitation is very high for this type of biome, it's between mm and mm.
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