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The area gradually turns into a desert if vegetation is not sustained. The site can be revived by the supply of water either by natural or artificial means.

Dune, A dune is a small mountain of sand. It can be created by the wind and its shape changes along with the wind's direction and speed. Typically, the surface facing the wind has a gradual slope. They are found mainly along coastlines but are also present in dry areas inland.

Inselber, An isolated hill present in a bare area. It is a result of resistance against weathering. However, the surrounding area is affected by weathering, and therefore the surface lowers gradually over time. An inselberg is a prominent feature in a room and usually forms a plateau.

Loess, These are deposits of sand and clay joint together by wind over time (Wicander & Monroe, 2009, p.389). They usually present a vertical face towards the wind. Because of their composition, they are weak structures and may erode quickly. The mixture may also contain crystals found in sand. These accumulate over time, and the surface can become porous.

Deserts are dry regions with a significantly less supply of water. Water is lost by evaporation, and the area usually suffers from low humidity levels. To distinguish deserts from dry regions, a scale has been set. The site is termed dessert if it receives less than 250 millimeters of annual rainfall (Ward, 2009, p.4). With simultaneous heating of the land and the sea, the water evaporates from the ocean, and this humid air is transported overland through a cycle. The warm air over land rises and develops a low-pressure area. This is covered by the moist air or rain coming from the sea. The primary characteristic of the Monsoon is the change in humidity level or the precipitation.

Coriolis Effect, An object flying in the atmosphere is affected by the Earth's rotational movement. When an item is in the air, the Earth changes its position relative to that particular object. Similarly, due to this effect, an object traveling in a straight line close to the Earth will be moving in a curved path relative to any particular surface on the Earth. The effect implies mainly to air travel and even long-range missiles.