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Across
  1. 1. Small fertile area in an otherwise dry expanse
  2. 3. Small valley formed by water erosion
  3. 4. Strong wind carrying a large amount of particles
  4. 8. Easily broken due to dryness
  5. 10. The quality of lacking moisture
  6. 12. Scrubland ecosystem in dry climates
  7. 17. Describes plants that withstand tough, dry conditions
  8. 18. Hard stone often found in dry terrains
  9. 20. Describes soil that splits from lack of moisture
  10. 22. What happens to plants without enough water
  11. 23. Elevated flat area, often in dry regions
  12. 25. Flat area left after water evaporates, leaving minerals
  13. 29. Extremely dry or thirsty
  14. 30. Hard rock, historically used to make sparks
  15. 31. An interval with little or no rain
  16. 32. Mineral commonly found in rocky, arid areas
  17. 36. Land unable to support much life
  18. 38. Side of a mountain away from the prevailing winds
  19. 40. Skin condition from too much direct sunlight
  20. 41. What happens to plants as they lose moisture
  21. 43. Dry plant that rolls across open spaces
  22. 44. Elevated landform with a narrow top often found in dry terrain
  23. 46. Painful swelling often caused by excessive heat
  24. 48. Deep crack or split in the earth's surface
  25. 49. Deep, narrow valley with steep sides
Down
  1. 2. Related to the sun, common source of heat
  2. 5. Vast, arid region with sand and little rainfall
  3. 6. Prolonged period with little to no rain
  4. 7. Optical illusion often seen in hot, open spaces
  5. 9. Describes terrain with many stones or boulders
  6. 11. To dry or burn something intensely
  7. 13. Low-growing plant found in arid landscapes
  8. 14. Land with little or no vegetation, often due to dry conditions
  9. 15. Tiny grains often found in arid regions
  10. 16. Steep rock face often formed through erosion
  11. 17. High temperatures commonly experienced in deserts
  12. 19. Person who moves from place to place, often in deserts
  13. 21. Area that becomes dry and unproductive due to mismanaged farming
  14. 24. Depression often formed by an impact or volcanic activity
  15. 26. Characterized by low moisture or rainfall
  16. 27. Spiny plant often found in harsh environments
  17. 28. Sudden, strong wind often stirring up particles
  18. 33. Sharp feature on plants that conserve water
  19. 34. Extended period of unusually high temperatures
  20. 35. Plant adapted to survive with minimal water
  21. 36. Low-lying area that may hold water after rare rains
  22. 37. Intense beams that heat up dry areas
  23. 39. Fine, dry particles that can gather in dry places
  24. 42. Narrow valley created by water erosion
  25. 45. Gradual removal of soil, often seen in windy areas
  26. 47. Small, glowing piece of wood, left after a fire burns