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SBV list 7
SBV list 7 8th grade History
Question | Answer |
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Bicameral | Composed of two legislative chambers |
Desertification | The spread of desert conditions in arid and semiarid regions resulting from a combination of climatic changes and increasing human pressures, such as overgrazing, removal of vegetation and cultivation of marginal land |
Direction Indicator | An element of a map used to show direction, usually labeling north and frequently all cardinal directions |
Habeas corpus | A court order demanding that the individual in custody be brought into court and shown the cause for detention. Habeas corpus is guaranteed by the US Constitution and can be suspended only in cases of rebellion or invasion |
Location | The position of a point on the Earth's surface expressed by means of a grid ( absolute) or in relation to the position of other places (relative) |
Place | A location having distinctive characteristics which give it meaning and character and distinguish it from other locations. |
Renewable resource | A natural resource that can be regenerated if used carefully (e.g., fish, timber) |