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Sahara Desert, Africa

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In the desert, there are lots of different kinds of minerals. Copper is popular because it is used as a conductor for electricity and heat. Copper is used to make many different types of tools, pipes, fixtures and more. Crystals are found in deserts too. They are mostly used to make jewelry.

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This quartz crystal formation was found in White Desert National Park, Egypt, Africa. In other desert areas, people mine this and sell it.

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It is very dangerous to live in the desert without water. MANY have died of dehydration. It is also dangerous not to wear some type of protectant on your eyes and your skin. The sun is very powerful in the desert and it can burn you. Watch out for windy sand areas.

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Death Valley in California is a very HOT place, it is considered one of the HOTTEST places in the world. If you are going here, make sure to bring water and sunscreen!

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There are lots of jobs in the desert. Geologists and archaeologists like to search caves and dig through the sand for bones and other historic artifacts. Some jobs include mining and drilling while others are testing and watching the lives of snakes and other desert animals.

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In Hadar, Ethiopia on November 24th 1974, 'Lucy' was found in the Ethiopian desert by a two archaeologists. These archaeologists were working in the desert, driving around looking for fossils.

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Many people do not want to live in the desert because it is dry and there is little to no water. There is also a lot of poisonous reptiles and bugs. Some people don't like to live in the heat. Although it is not humid, it is still very hot and most people do not enjoy the heat.

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Nobody wants cancer. If you are not protective of your skin, and if you forget to use sunscreen regularly, you could be exposed to skin cancer.

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Lots of people like to live in desert areas because there are no mosquitos, rain is actually enjoyed there, there is no humidity and the sunset and sunrise is stunning.

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The Keys Desert Queen Ranch. It is currently in Joshua Tree National Park. Bill Keys settled here and built this house in 1910.

Bill made a living, living in the desert. He worked hard as a smelter worker and ranch owner. He then became a Sheriff. He worked with Death Valley Scotty and mined gold and other minerals in the desert.