In hot places, you might see sand or palm trees ... Some different climate zones include rainforest, desert and the Arctic. Do you know the difference between weather and climate?

Hot deserts are found near the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. The largest hot desert is the Sahara in Africa which spans the whole width of the continent.

Far from being barren wastelands, deserts are biologically rich habitats with a vast array of animals and plants that have adapted to the harsh conditions there. Some deserts are among the planet ...