The Desert Adaptations

One way the Arabs have adapted to the desert is by becoming nomadic. They are nomadic because they need to keep moving to find resources in the desert, especially water and plants.  They also wear loose fitting clothing and cotton headdresses to protect themselves from the heat, dust, and flies.

The Desert

The desert environment in the Arabian Peninsula is very dry and has crazy temperatures. Temperatures during the day can reach 120 degrees and at night temperatures can drop below freezing.  Since there is almost no rainfall in the desert, there are many droughts.  When it does rain, it comes in a torrent and causes flash floods.

Desert in Saudi Arabia

Another desert in Saudi Arabia