The Thar Desert Mystery

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Across
  1. 2. The desert receives very little ______ throughout the year. (9 letters)
  2. 4. High ______ rates reduce the possibility of rainfall. (10 letters)
  3. 6. The monsoon winds from the ______ Sea branch pass parallel to the Aravali mountains.
Down
  1. 1. Long-term ______ conditions have contributed to the desert's formation. (8 letters)
  2. 3. Dry ______ winds further decrease the chances of rainfall. (4 letters)
  3. 5. The______ mountains prevent monsoon winds from reaching the Thar Desert
  4. 7. The monsoon winds from the Bay of ______ move parallel to the Himalaya