Semi-arid generally describes regions that receive low annual rainfall (250 to 500 mm or 10 to 20 in) and generally have scrub or grass vegetation. A more precise definition is given by the Köppen climate classification.

Examples of types of semi-arid biomes are:

• The Steppe of Kazakhstan
• The Sertão of Brazil

Climate

Clima semiárido | ステップ気候 | Clima semi-árido