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How much of the Earth's surface do deserts cover and where do they occur? What are the four major types of desert? (Site 1)

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Deserts cover 20% of the Earth's surface and occur in regions with limited rainfall. The four major types of deserts are hot and dry, semi-arid, coastal, and cold deserts.

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Deserts cover approximately 20% of the Earth's surface. They occur in regions where there is very limited rainfall, usually less than 250 millimeters per year. The four major types of deserts are hot and dry deserts, semi-arid deserts, coastal deserts, and cold deserts.

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