Question

what is the meaning of the word arid as used in the passage? the arabian camel is uniquely suited to arid landscapes. its single hump can store up to eighty pounds of fatty tissue, which the camel can later convert into water and energy when traveling through dry stretches of desert. having great beauty having ridges or bumps having little or no moisture

Explanation:

The context mentions the camel traveling through dry stretches of desert and storing fat to convert into water later. This implies the landscapes are dry. "Arid" means having little or no moisture.

Answer:

having little or no moisture