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Barren land, usually level or slightly rolling land, with sandy soil and few trees and reletively infertile, even with some moisture present. Arid is unproductive because of the lack of moisture. Arid may refer to desert of semi desert climates, warm in the day but cold at night.
The word 'barren' springs from an old French word about 1300AD probably borrowed from an older Germanic language. The word referred to 'Land', but when adopted by the English, referred to women unable to bear children .
The word Arid derived from Latin 'Aridus' meaning 'to be dry'
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BeauBarren typically refers to land that is not able to support vegetation or crops due to lack of nutrients, while arid refers to land that is dry with low amounts of rainfall. In other words, barren land is unable to produce vegetation, while arid land is characterized by a lack of water.
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Sentence for arid?
The desert landscape was so arid that no vegetation could thrive in its dry and barren soil.
What is a synonym for arid?
A synonym or other word for arid would be dry. You could also say barren or parch.
What words describe a desert?
Barren, arid, vast, desolate.
What terms means a dry barren land where little rain falls?
Arid desert.
Difference between arid and semi arid climate?
Arid climates receive very little precipitation, usually less than 10 inches per year, resulting in dry conditions with little vegetation. Semi-arid climates receive slightly more rainfall, between 10-20 inches per year, leading to a mix of dry and moderate conditions with some vegetation present.
