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Ch. 24-27 Vocab.
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Sahel | The region in Africa just south of the Sahara. |
Colonialism | The system by which countries set up colonies to secure raw materials and markets for their products. |
Plateau | An area of high flat land. |
Escarpment | A steep cliff that separates two level areas of differing elevations. |
Chaparral | A type of vegetation that has adapted to the Mediterranean climates. |
Savanna | A tropical grassland with scattered trees, located in the warm lands near the equator. |
Oral History | History passed down by word of mouth. |
Nomadic Herding | The practice of moving flocks to different pastures through out the year. |
Leaching | The dissolving and washing away of nutrients in the soil. |
Land Degradation | Reduction in the productive potential of the land. |
Population Density | The average number of people living in a given area. |