Which of the following deserts is characterized by moderately warm to cool temperatures? a. arid b. semi-arid c. coastal d. cold

-Coastal Deserts-Coastal deserts are found in areas that are moderately warm to cool. The winters are usually cool and short, while the summers are long and warm The soil is mostly sandy with a high alkaline content, so rain seeps quite rapidly into the ground. Most of the flora in the coastal desert features thick foliage, with good water level, and their roots are close to the surface of the ground in order to get enough water before it drains into the soil.

Because the carnivores keep the herbivore population in check