Semi-arid

Semi-arid generally describes regions that receive low annual rainfall (25 to 50 cm /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

See also: Semi-arid, Biomes, Brazil, Geography, Kazakhstan, Köppen climate classification, Sertão, Steppe