How have the animals of the Great Sandy Desert adapted?

Answer 1

Most deserts are formed when mountains form a barrier between the land and the rain-providing oceans, meaning that the prevailing winds flow over the mountains and dry out before sweeping over the desert.

In the case of the Great Sandy Desert, and many other deserts in Australia, the main reason for their formation is that Australia is such a vast continental expense that moisture-bearing winds cannot penetrate that far inland on a regular basis. Weather conditions and location form a major influence: hot moist air rises at the equator, and most of the moisture falls on tropical regions as it moves south. The newly dry air sinks as it crosses the subtropical regions, becoming warmer as it sinks. This, in turn, produces more evaporation than rain, which are perfect conditions for desert to form.

Answer 2

Yes. The Aborigines hunted and gathered in the desert, but they respected the land. When Europeans arrived, they found ore deposits and other minerals. They began mining for the ores. Roads and towns were built. Lakes were drunk dry by humans. Now the government is trying to control the impact but it is too late, as many species have already become extinct.

Answer 3

The sand in the Great sandy desert has moved over time due to wind from people.

Mainly Rohan

Answer 4

Generally they adapt by being able to live great lengths without food or water. Some hibernate in order to reduce their need for water.