5th box -Flashcards

/frɪndʒ/ (n.) The edge of something Transitional areas between the open desert and oases on the desert fringe support diverse plant forms.

/swɪŋ/ (n.) A sudden or big change Sparse rainfall, daily temperature swings of up to 20°C, and violent sandstorms make it one of the most extreme environments on Earth

/ˈvaɪələnt/ (Adj.) Strong; sudden and destructive Violent winds tear up many plants or cover them with sand.

/ɪkˈstriːm/ (Adj.) Very severe or difficult Many plants cannot endure the extreme heat of the desert.