Chapter 18
Across
- 2. Fan A fan-shaped deposit of sediment formed at the foot of mountains.
- 4. Flat A flat area of ground covered with salt, often found in deserts.
- 5. A broad slope of debris formed by the erosion of mountain ranges.
- 8. A violent windstorm that carries sand and dust.
- 10. A dry riverbed in an arid region that occasionally carries water.
- 11. A stony or gravelly desert surface, often covering large areas.
- 12. A gently sloping rock surface at the base of mountains.
- 15. A smaller version of a mesa, usually more isolated.
Down
- 1. A dry, flat area of land that was once a lake bed.
- 3. A flat-topped hill with steep sides, common in deserts.
- 6. A climate characterized by little rainfall and high evaporation rates.
- 7. A barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs.
- 9. A fertile area in an arid region where water is available.
- 13. A mound or ridge of sand formed by wind.
- 14. A large area covered with sand dunes in a desert.