Biography: What is Gerald Ford most known for? Gerald Ford became president amidst the scandals of his predecessor Richard Nixon. He is the only man to become president without having been elected to the office of president or vice president. Growing Up Gerald Ford was born in Nebraska, but while he was still a baby his parents were divorced. He and his mother moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan where Gerald would grow up. His mother remarried to Gerald Ford Sr. who adopted Gerald and gave him his name. Gerald's birth name was Leslie Lynch King. Growing up Gerald was an excellent athlete.
Submit. Â· just now. Report Abuse. A fertile or green spot in a desert or wasteland, made so by the presence of water is called oasis OR Standard Definition: an area within a desert where the water table reaches the surface, with enough moisture to permit the growth of vegetation. just now. Report Abuse. 'like an oasis in a desert' is an English phrase which is used to refer to something which is rarely found in a particular place/area. Since an oasis is a stream of water and water is very very rare in a desert, this is where the meaning comes from.
(dÄz'Ért) A large, dry, barren region, usually having sandy or rocky soil and little or no vegetation. Water lost to evaporation and transpiration in a desert exceeds the amount of precipitation; most deserts average less than 25 cm (9.75 inches) of precipitation each year, concentrated in short local bursts.