Semi-arid

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Semi-arid generally describes regions that receive low annual rainfall (250 to 500 mm or 10 to 20 in) and generally have scrub or grass vegetation. A more precise definition is given by the Köppen climate classification.

Examples of types of semi-arid biomes are:

• The Steppe of Kazakhstan
• The Sertão of Brazil

 

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