Deserts Word Search
11 words · 11×11 grid
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A desert is defined not by heat but by dryness, receiving very little rain across the year. The Sahara in Africa and the Gobi in Asia are two of the largest. Life adapts to the arid, scorching conditions: a camel stores fat for long journeys, and a nomad moves between an oasis and the next water source. A mirage shimmers on the horizon, a sandstorm can blot out the sun, and years of drought can extend the desert's edge. This word puzzle gathers eleven of them.
Frequently asked questions
What is a mirage in this deserts word search?
A MIRAGE is an optical illusion where hot air bends light to look like distant water. It is a trick of the eye, not a real pool.
Are all deserts hot?
No. A desert is defined by low rainfall, not heat. The GOBI is cold, and parts of Antarctica count as desert because so little falls there.
Is this deserts word search free to print?
Yes, it is free to play online or download as a printable PDF, with no signup and no watermark.
Does the PDF include an answer key?
Yes, the PDF has the puzzle on page one and the full answer key on page two.
