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Summary

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The Sahara Desert is as large as the United States. It is very hot,

and little rain falls there. Sandstorms blow the sand into dunes.

Animals protect themselves by digging burrows. They come out at .

night when it is cooler. An oasis has water and trees such as date

palms. A wadi is a dry area that turns into ponds and small rivers .

during the rainy season. Desert plants can get some water .

thanks to dew.

ponds and small rivers come out at night

get some water little rain falls

Unit 6 | The Sahara Desert