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18 Cards in this Set
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plateau
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a large mostly flat area that rises above the surrounding land; at least one side has steep slope
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elevation
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the height of land above sea level
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escarpment
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a steep cliff about 100 stories high
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silt
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bits of rock and dirt on river bottoms
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fertile
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containing substances that plants need in order to grow well
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tributary
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a river or stream that flows into a larger river
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irrigate
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to supply dry lang with water by using ditches or canals
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oasis
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a fertile place in a desert where there is water and vegetation
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savanna
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region of tall grasses
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nomad
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a person who moves around to make a living (herds animals, trades, hunts, gathers food)
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colonize
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to settle an area and take over or create a government
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life expectancy
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the number of years that a person is expected, on average, to live
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ethnic group
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a group of people who share the same ancestors, culture, language, or religion
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civilization
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a societywith cities, a central gov., social classes, and usually, writing, art, and architecture
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surplus
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more than is needed
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commercial farming
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farming done by companies; large farms that use technology; raise things to sell
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migrate
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to move from one place to another
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literacy
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the ability to read and write
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