1. Indicate whether you think the following statements about the world's dry lands are true (T) or false (F). Deserts are always hot Deserts are typically covered with sand dunes. Deserts are rare, encompassing only a small percentage of Earth's b. land surfac d. Deserts are practically lifeless. Deserts are located away from the ocean. Many people are surprised to learn that these statements are all common misconceptions. Midlatitude deserts experience low winter temperatures; sand dunes are widespread in only a few locations; plants and animals thrive where water is available; and the driest desert on Earth is located in coastal Chile. 2. Name the four deserts found in the United States