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SubSaharan vocab,geo
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Question | Answer |
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basin | a region drained by a river system |
savanna | tropical grasslands |
desertification | land that has less fertile soil for things to grow |
rift valley | deep valley that formed when earths crust be parted and broken |
pride | group of lions |
interior | area away from the coast |
deforestation | areas where trees have been cut down to create more land to grow crops |
transition zone | an area between two geographic regions that has characteristics of both regions |
ecotourism | tourism that is focused on wildlife protection and responsible use of land and resources |
highland | areas of higher, mountainous land |
escarpment | a steep slope |
habitat | natural home of a plant or animal |
poaching | illegal hunting |
rain forest | a forest with warm temperatures, plentiful rain, high humidity, and thick vegetation |
hydroelectric power | electricity produced by a water source, such as a river |
landlocked | having no direct access to a coast |
nocturnal | a night-based lifestyle |