- published: 04 Nov 2008
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A region is arid when it is characterized by a severe lack of available water, to the extent of hindering or preventing the growth and development of plant and animal life. Environments subject to arid climates tend to lack vegetation and are called xeric or desertic. Most "arid" climates surround the equator; these places include most of Africa and parts of South America, Central America and Australia.
The distribution of aridity observed at any one point in time is largely the result of the general circulation of the atmosphere. The latter does change significantly over time through climate change. For example temperature increase (by 1.5–2.1 percent) across the Nile Basin over the next 30-40 years could change the region from semi-arid to arid, resulting in a significant reduction in agricultural land. In addition, changes in land use can result in greater demands on soil water and induce a higher degree of aridity. See aridification.
i wonder how come
we never closed the deal
i wonder how come
you left me here to feel
i wonder how come
the birds no longer sing in their praise of your perfect offering
and why you're just a day away from me
and i am here
oh why
why you're just a day away from me
and i am here
oh why
she broke my fall
i wonder how come
your lips are ruby red
and your heart's always been set like that
i wonder how come
i see it in your eyes
and it comes to me as no surprise
and why you're just a day away from me
and i am here
oh why
why you're just a day away from me
and i am here
oh why
she broke my fall
and why you're just a day away from me
and i am here
oh why
why you're just a day away from me
and i am here
oh why