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Write short notes on - The Indian Desert
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The Indian Desert:
- Indian desert lies towards the western margins of Aravalli hills. It is an undulating sandy plain covered with sand dunes.
- This region receives very low rainfall 150mm per year. It has arid climate with low vegetation.
- Streams appear during rainy season and disappear into the sand soon as they do not have enough water to reach the sea.
- Luni is the only large river in this region.
- Barchans are crescent-shaped sand dunes produced by the action of wind predominately from one direction. They cover larger areas but longitudinal dunes become more prominent near the Indo Pakistan boundary. These are also visible in Jaisalmer.
