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chp 16 geography
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| terrace | a broad level step dug into a hillside for the growing of crops |
| floodplain | alevel area of land built by flood deposits |
| adobe | a sun dried brick |
| fifial piety | respect for one's parents and ancestors |
| yak | a large longhaired ox |
| Buddhism | a religion based on the teachings of Budha and practiced mainly in central and eatern Asia. |
| Ideogram | a picture , symbol, or mark that stands for a thing or an idea in the Chnese language; a character |
| reform | a change in how something is done to make things better |
| light industry | the making of everyday products that people use |
| tax break | being allowed to pay less money to the government for taxes |
| arable land | land on which farmers can raise crops |
| water table | the level at which underground water can be reached |