The Indian Desert
Location
• Lies towards the western margins of the Aravali Hills.
Landform
• Undulating sandy plain.
• Covered with sand dunes.
• Barchans (crescent-shaped sand dunes) are common, especially near the Indo-
Pakistan border.
Climate
• Arid (dry) climate.
• Very low rainfall: less than 150 mm per year.
• Sparse vegetation cover due to dryness.
Location
• Lies towards the western margins of the Aravali Hills.
Landform
• Undulating sandy plain.
• Covered with sand dunes.
• Barchans (crescent-shaped sand dunes) are common, especially near the Indo-
Pakistan border.
Climate
• Arid (dry) climate.
• Very low rainfall: less than 150 mm per year.
• Sparse vegetation cover due to dryness.