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SS Geography
Social Studies Geography :D
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Climate | The usual weather patterns of a region over a long period of time |
| Landform | A natural physical feature of the Earth's surface |
| Habitat | The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism |
| Drought | A long period of time with little or no rain |
| Deforestation | The clearing or thinning of forests by humans |
| Conservation | The protection and careful use of natural resources |
| Inference | A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning |
| Weather | The climate over a short period of time (i.e. 1 day or 1 hour) |
| Environment | The surroundings or conditions in which an organism lives |
| Region | An area on the planet in which we live |
| Savanna | A grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions with few trees |
| Rainforest | A forest which gets a lot of rain and has lush plant life and biodiverse animals |