What percent of California is Desert? Approximately 38% of California's landscape is classified as desert.

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Approximately 38% of California's landscape is classified as desert, covering vast areas of the southeastern part of the state. These arid regions consist primarily of three major desert ecosystems: the Mojave Desert, the Colorado Desert (part of the Sonoran Desert), and the Great Basin Desert. 

Key details regarding California's deserts:

• Total Area: The deserts occupy a significant portion of the state, with estimates generally around 38%.
• Major Regions: The Mojave Desert is in the south-central area, the Colorado Desert is further south, and the Great Basin Desert covers areas to the northeast.
• Characteristics: These areas are characterized by extreme summer temperatures, low precipitation, and unique plant and animal life, including regions like Death Valley.
• Misconception: While Southern California has extensive deserts, the coastal regions, including Los Angeles, are not deserts but rather possess a Mediterranean climate. 

• Deserts | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov

  Jan 1, 2016 — The deserts of California (Lead photo, Fig. 1) occupy approximately 38% of California's landscape (Table 1) and consist of three d...

  

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• Deserts

  Deserts in California cover about 38% of the state's landscape. The three main deserts in California are: * **Great Basin Desert**

  

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