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wc7 great plains
Settlement of Great Plains
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Great Plains | area in the Midwest region of the United States characterized by flatlands, grassy plains, and a dry, windy climate |
| eroded | washed away by wind and water |
| adaptation | change made to something so it becomes more suitable |
| steel plow | tool with a heavy blade used to break up soil |
| windmill | wind-powered machine used to get water from the ground |
| barbed wire | wire fencing with spikes used to keep cattle from escaping |
| dry farming | farming method used in climates with little rainfall |
| sod house | house made of sod, grass, and mud |
| beef cattle raising | the keeping and selling of cattle for meat |
| climate | the weather in an area over a period of time |
| technologies | products or tools used for a given purpose |
| invention | a design, method, or technique developed through study and experiments |