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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Basin | A region drained by a river system. |
| Savanna | Tropical grasslands with few trees. |
| Desertification | The process in which grasslands change to desert, which means there is less fertile land to grow food. |
| Rift Valley | A deep valley that formed when Earth's crust separate and broke apart. |
| Pride | A group of lions that averages about 15 members. |
| Interior | Area of land 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 |
| Highlands | Areas of higher, mountainous land. |
| Rain Forest | A forest with warm temperatures, plentiful rain, high humidity, and thick vegetation |
| Landlocked | Having no direct access to a coast. |
| Hydroelectric Power | Electricity produced by a water source, such as a river. |