Deserts Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• 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.