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Geography unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| climate | long-term average of weather conditions in a certain area |
| weather | The current state of what the conditions are like outdoors |
| landform | A physical feature on Earth |
| environment | The surroundings of a certain place |
| region | A section inside a larger part. Mostly divided by weather, landforms, or political boundries |
| savanna | An area with open grasslands and scattered trees. Two seasons: one with rainfall, one without. |
| rainforest | A type of dense forest with hot and humid weather conditions |
| drought | A period of time where water is scarce |
| deforestation | The cutting down of trees for agriculture or civilization |
| habitat | The physical characteristics of a place |
| conservation | The protection of animals and geographical feautures. |
| inference | An educated guess built on existing ideas and facts |