high desert
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a desert located at a high altitude
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- The Mojave is a classic example of a high desert ecosystem.
- The temperature in the high desert can drop dramatically after sunset.
- Joshua trees and sagebrush are iconic plants of the American high desert.
- We went camping in the high desert of Oregon to see the meteor shower.
- The film was shot on location in the starkly beautiful high desert of New Mexico.
- Growing up in the high desert, she learned to appreciate its subtle beauty.
- Their road trip took them through the vast and lonely landscapes of the high desert.
- The unique geology of the high desert is studied by scientists from around the world.
- Unlike low, sandy deserts, the high desert is often rocky and has cooler nights.
- Artists are often drawn to the clear light and open spaces of the high desert.