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Chapter 8 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| erosion | a gradual process of wearing away soil and rock |
| natural gas | a fossil fuel like oil |
| refinery | where oil is processed and made into chemicals |
| arid | very dry climate |
| semi-arid | more rain than arid, but still dry |
| air mass | body of air with same temperature and humidity |
| savanna | a grassland with few scattered trees |
| cliff dwelling | homes in the cliffs built by the Puebloans |
| pueblo | Spanish word for village |
| mission | the headquarters of missionaries |