arid landscape

collocation in English

meaningsofaridandlandscape

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arid
adjective
uk
/ˈær.ɪd/us
/ˈer.ɪd/
environmentspecialized
very dry and without enough rain ...
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landscape
noun
uk
/ˈlænd.skeɪp/us
/ˈlænd.skeɪp/
a large area of land, especially in relation to ...
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(Definition ofaridandlandscapefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It gathers momentum as it runs towards the coastal plain, accumulating water from the seasonal springs and streams, which sparkle in an otherwisearidlandscape.
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It would be tragic, indeed, if such an oasis of goodwill in an otherwisearidlandscapewere to be blighted by ill-judged experiment, however well-meaning.
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In thisaridlandscape, these resources serve as an oasis drawing numerous wildlife species from miles around.
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Thearidlandscapeis characterized by red sand dunes.
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Thearidlandscapeis characterized by rolling sand dunes.
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At this point, the term applied only toaridlandscapefeatures.
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Remnants of abdandoned homes can still be seen dotted around thearidlandscape.
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The village lies in anaridlandscapewith sparse and scattered vegetation.
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The vastaridlandscape, dotted with chhatris, makes a picturesque setting.
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Often consisting of a single tree, or unadorned sand and brush, he captured the lonely,aridlandscapein all its splendor.
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It provides a habitat for waterbirds in an otherwisearidlandscape.
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It has been developed into an irrigated grove of date palms together with citrus, olive, apricot and carob trees, and is a cool haven amid thearidlandscape.
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Small channels of water run through the garden, using a traditional technique for areas prone to rapid evaporation and indicating the need for human intervention in hydrating thearidlandscape.
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Emphasizing the study of the origin and evolution of arid landscapes, he collected field data during visits to every major desert in the world.
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Western birds are found in semiarid landscape and may breed in oases in arid regions.
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The park features: "bajadas" and desert washes; rock formations and colorful badlands, vast arid landscapes, and dramatic mountains.
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