arid terrain
Dry, barren land
Arid terrain is land characterized by extreme dryness—deserts, scrublands, and other regions receiving little rainfall.
The phrase appears in geography, ecology, and military contexts: The expedition crossed miles of arid terrain before reaching the oasis.
Arid terrain supports sparse vegetation and presents challenges for agriculture, travel, and settlement.
- desertTo leave behind completely
- barrenUnable to produce
- dryFree from moisture
- dry heatHigh temperature, low humidity
- dustyCoated with fine particles
sand · cracked · cracked earth · scorched · parched · wasteland · dunes · dust devil · drought · water scarcity · sun-baked · desert sun · high noon · desolate · scrubland · cactus · tumbleweed · harsh
- desert landformsmesa, dune, dunes, sand dunes, sand dune
- Sistan-Baluchestan
arid terrainjungle
Dense tropical forest
rainforest · tropical forest · dense forest · thicket · woodland
arid terrainhumid climate
Persistently moist atmospheric condition
tropical zone · wet climate · equatorial region · cloud forest
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