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Africa Chapter 1
HMS Ocelots Africa - Chapter 1 Key Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| plateau | large raised areas of mostly level land |
| elevation | the height of land above sea level |
| escarpment | steep cliff |
| rift | a deep trench |
| cataract | rock-filled rapids |
| silt | tiny bits of rock and dirt that build up on the bottoms of rivers and lakes |
| fertile | soil that contains substances that plants need in order to grow well |
| tributary | small rivers and streams that fall into a larger river |
| irrigate | to artificially water crops |
| oasis | a place where springs and underground water make it possible to support life in a region that gets little rain |
| savanna | a region of tall grasses |
| nomad | people who move around to various places to make a living |
| subsistence farming | raising crops to support their families |
| cash crops | raise crops to sell |
| economy | is a system for producing, distributing, and owning goods, services, and wealth |
| diversify | to add variety |