DESERT

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Across
  1. 4. - Study of human history and prehistory in the desert.
  2. 6. - Evening sky display often vivid in the desert.
  3. 8. - Mammal well-adapted to desert environments.
  4. 9. - Fine, granular material covering desert surfaces.
  5. 10. - Arachnid commonly found in desert regions.
  6. 14. - High temperatures characteristic of desert climates.
  7. 17. - Largest hot desert in the world.
  8. 18. - Person or group with no permanent home, often in deserts.
  9. 19. - Preserved human or animal often associated with desert regions.
Down
  1. 1. - Activity involving the investigation of desert areas.
  2. 2. - Deep, narrow valley often found in desert terrain.
  3. 3. - Solid formations in desert landscapes.
  4. 5. - Hill or ridge of sand shaped by the wind in a desert.
  5. 7. - Planet often compared to desert landscapes.
  6. 9. - Bright celestial body that dominates desert skies.
  7. 11. - Lightweight and protective attire for desert conditions.
  8. 12. - Area with water in a desert, supporting vegetation.
  9. 13. - Vehicle used for desert exploration.
  10. 15. - Optical illusion of water in the desert.
  11. 16. - Succulent plant often found in deserts.