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world geography
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| escarpmaent | steep,jagged cliffs |
| rift valley | large break in the earth's surface formed by shifting |
| gorge | steep-side vallys formed when rivers cut through the land |
| industrial diamonds | hard substance diamonds |
| drought | periods of time when there is no rain at all |
| canopy | top of the highest trees from an umbrella like covering in the forest |
| deforestation | widespread clearing of forestland |
| ecotourism | touring a plase without causing harm to the environment |
| dscrlifiation | the process that turns fertile land that is too dry to support life |
| succulents | plant sush as cacti with thick fleshy leaves that can conserve moisture |