In terms of their surface deserts are one-fifth _____________ and fourth-fifth _____________.
A)oasis; sand
B)sand; rocky or desert pavement
C)vegitation; barren
D)playa lakes; sand dunes

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Deserts are often mistakenly thought to be entirely composed of sand. In reality, only about one-fifth of desert surfaces are covered in sand. The majority, or four-fifths, of desert surfaces are rocky or consist of desert pavement, which is a natural surface covering of closely packed rock fragments of angular and rounded stones.

In Terms of Their Surface Deserts Are One-Fifth _____________ and Fourth-Fifth