Deserts Crossword Puzzle

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Deserts Crossword Puzzle

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  • cactus : any spiny succulent plant of the family cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the new world.
  • dunes : a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans.
  • drought : a long period with little or no rain.
  • evaporation : in a desert, this process occurs faster than precipitation.
  • gully : a channel or hollow worn in the earth by a current of water; a short deep
  • oasis : a fertile or green spot in a waste or desert, especially in a sandy desert.
  • sand : formed as a result of the rapid heating and cooling of rock in a desert.
  • wind : a major agent in the transportation and deposition of sand in the desert.
  • erosion : condition in which rock surfaces are worn away by the action of wind.
  • tarpaulin : a large sheet of strong, flexible, water resistant or waterproof material, often cloth such as canvas or polyester coated with plastics such as latex or pvc.
  • fire steel : a unique and easy to use tool to start a fire in any condition.
  • survival kit : a package of basic tools and supplies prepared as an aid to survival in an emergency.
  • rattlesnake : a venomous snake found in north and south america.
  • barrel cactus : a unique and fascinating group of cacti that are found primarily in north and south america.