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SubSaharan vocab,geo
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |