Hot deserts are characterized by which of the following features?
A) Low water availability as an important constraint on the abundance of desert plants.
B) They are usually located within 10 degrees of the equator.
C) Plants tall in stature with large leaves
D) Moderate to high water availability in only some months of the year.

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Hot deserts are characterized by low water availability, which significantly limits the abundance and diversity of plant life. This is a defining feature of desert ecosystems. Choices B, C, and D do not accurately describe hot deserts; they are typically found at latitudes between 15 and 35 degrees from the equator, have plants adapted to conserve water (often small-leaved or spiny), and experience low water availability year-round, respectively.

Hot Deserts Are Characterized by Which of the Following Features