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Ch 7 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| canal | a man-made waterway used to carry ships or irrigate crops |
| consequence | something that happens as a result of an action, event, or circumstance |
| dam | a barrier built to obstruct the flow of water |
| disruption | interference |
| domesticate | to tame in order to keep or grow, as with a wild animal or a wild plant |
| habitat | the natural environment where certain plants grow and animals live |
| hydroelectric | of or relating to electricity generated by waterpower |
| intend | to mean or plan something to happen |
| irrigation | a man-made system for moving water from its source to where it can be used for growing crops |
| modify | to make a change or alteration |
| physical environment | the geographical characteristics, such as landforms, climate, and soil, of a location |
| unintended | not planned; accidental |