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World Geography
Ch. 24-27 Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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Sahel | The title of the former ruler in iran |
Colonialism | The system by which countries set up colonies to secure sources of raw materials and markets for their products. |
Plateau | An area of high,flat land. |
Escarpment | A steel cliff that separates two level areas of differing elevations. |
Chaparral | A type of natural vegetation that is adapted to 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 through different pastures throughtut the year |
Leaching | |
Land Degradation | |
Population Denisity | The average number of people living in a giving area. |
Delta | |
fellaheen | |
sandstorm | A windstorm that blows hot air, dust, and grit. |
bazaar | |
basin irrigation |