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Why do deserts have extreme temperatures?

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Deserts have extreme temperatures because they receive very little precipitation and have low humidity levels. With no cloud cover to trap heat, deserts experience intense solar radiation during the day, leading to high temperatures. At night, the lack of moisture in the atmosphere results in rapid heat loss, causing temperatures to drop significantly. This drastic temperature difference between day and night contributes to the extreme climate conditions found in deserts.

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