Desert Crossword Puzzle

without a trace of moisture; as dry as a weathered bone
a windstorm that lists up clouds of dust or sand
the absence of water for a long period of time
- a layer of permeable rock, sand, or gravel through which groundwater flows, containing enough water to supply wells and springs
the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert; is usually caused by climate change or by destructive use of the land
a hill made out of sand
the flat ground in a desert
a granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles
a succulent plant with a thick, fleshy stem that typically bears spines, lacks leaves, and has brilliantly colored flowers
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight