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Ch.16
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Deciduous | Trees that are found in lowlands and lower mountain elevations. |
| Harness | To get control of and use |
| Complex | Means highly developed |
| Irrigate | To supply land with water through pipes or ditches |
| Significant | Means important |
| Oasis | A fertile area that rises in a desert wherever water is regularly available |
| Central Asia | Is made up of five countries:Kazakhstan,Turkmenistan,Uzbekistan,Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. |
| Kazakhstan | Largest country in Central Asia and 9th largest country in the world |
| Pamirs | Cover most of Tajikistan also has many earthquakes. |
| The Caucasus | It borders the Black Sea towards the west it provides a shipping route from Georgia to the Mediterranean sea and Atlantic Ocean |
| Aral Sea | To the east this is a much smaller lake and is also saltwater. |
| Mountain Areas | Has a humid continental climate |
| Georgia | Coastal lowlands a humid subtropical climate.It recives up to 100 inches per year |
| Cauceses | Are rich in natural resources |