what connection does human have with it?
Humans have long made use of deserts as places to live, and more recently have started to exploit them for minerals and energy capture
Desert
Humans have long made use of deserts as places to live, and more recently have started to exploit them for minerals and energy capture. 
where do we find deserts and what causes them to occur UNANSWERABLE what is a desert? A desert is a barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and, consequently, living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life. can we find water there? Lakes may form in basins where there is sufficient precipitation or meltwater from glaciers above. is farming possible there? Yes, traditional desert farming systems have long been established in North Africa, irrigation being the key to success in an area where water stress is a limiting factor to growth. what crops are cultivated? UNANSWERABLE
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Desert [SEP] Human relations
Humans have long made use of deserts as places to live, and more recently have started to exploit them for minerals and energy capture. Deserts play a significant role in human culture with an extensive literature.