👉 Aridity, also known as desiccation, refers to a climate condition where the atmosphere is too dry for plants and animals to survive. It occurs in areas with extremely low precipitation, causing water loss from the soil and leaves, which can lead to decreased growth rates, reduced plant life, and even death of some plants due to dehydration. Aridity can affect different parts of the world differently. In regions with a high elevation or near desert, aridity is more pronounced because there are less ev