As it is travels, the moistness leaves. By the time any wind reaches the desert, it is very dry. Wind also helps in the formation of sand dunes. Sand dunes are huge piles of sand blown there by strong gusts wind. Some sand dunes may be over 200 meters in height.
Canyons are another formation in the desert.
Some canyons are called arroyos. Arroyos are formed when it rains. As the water rushes downhill, it makes the levels that form canyons. There are many animals in the desert. Both are big and have to travel long distances for water at a spring, or an oasis.