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Social Studies Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Climate | the long-term, predictable weather patterns in a specific region, typically measured over a span of 30 years or more |
| Weather | the state of the atmosphere at a particular time |
| Landform | a naturally occurring physical feature on the solid surface of the Earth or another planetary body |
| Environment | the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives and operates |
| Region | a broad geographic, political, or spatial area that shares common features |
| Savanna | a tropical or subtropical grassland ecosystem characterized by a vast, open expanse of grass and widely spaced, scattered trees |
| Rainforest | a dense, lush forest characterized by consistently high rainfall (often over 80 inches annually) and high biodiversity |
| Drought | a prolonged period of abnormally low precipitation (such as rain or snow) in a specific region, leading to a severe water shortage |
| Deforestation | the permanent removal or destruction of forested areas to convert the land to non-forest use, such as agriculture, urbanization, or mining |
| Habitat | the natural environment where an animal, plant, or other organism lives, grows, and reproduces |
| Conservation | the careful preservation, protection, and management of natural resources to prevent their destruction, depletion, or exploitation |
| Inference | a logical conclusion or educated guess formed by combining known facts, observations, and prior knowledge |
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