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Chapter 8 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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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 |