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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Renewable Resources | those who can be replaced by earths natural processes |
| Crop Rotation | this is a system of growing different crops on some land over a period of years |
| Terraces | are horizontal ridges like stair steps |
| Desertification | a long term process of losing soil, fertility and plant life |
| Deforestation | the destruction or loss of forest area |
| Reforestation | replanting |
| Semiarid | regions that recieve a small amount of water |
| Aqueducts | artificial channels for carrying water |
| Aquifers | a bearing layer of water or gravel |
| Desalinization | the process used to create a supply of fresh water, people in these places have built machines the salt out of sea water |
| Acid Rain | when air pollution combined with moisture in the air. It can form a mild acid |
| Smog | a form of intensive air pollution that reduces visibility and creates a thick haze |
| tree lines | rows of trees to block wind |
| Global Warming | a slow increase in Earth's average temp |
| Nonrenewable Resources | those that cannot be replaced by natural processes |