Which of the following reasons is responsible for lack of vegetation in the deserts ?

Options

A. Heavy volume of sands
B. Absence of B-horizon in the soul
C. High temperature
D. Lack of rainfall

Answer

D

Explanation

A desert is a barren area of land where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life. Lack of or insufficient precipitation is the main reason behind the lack of vegetation.