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A desert receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain on average per year. Some deserts receive virtually no rainfall.

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A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation on average per year. Some deserts receive virtually no rainfall for decades or even centuries.

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