n oasis is a contrasting area of land in an arid, inhospitable environment that is made fertile by a freshwater source. Usually, this water comes from groundwater, called an aquifer. Oases are places where plant life thrives, becoming refuges for desert animals and humans to find food, water and shade in the unforgiving heat of desert
WHAT IS AN OASIS?
Mar 14, 2024
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