World Geography Monsoon Asia (41) – Flashcards
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arid
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dry or lacking rainfall; also a climate or climate zone that is hot and dry all year with very little rain
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broadleaf evergreen forest
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a vegetation zone of mainly tall trees that remain green all year; also refers to the type of vegetation in this zone
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climate
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the pattern of weather over a long period climate
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climate zone
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A large area of Earth with a particular pattern of weather
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Commercial fishing
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catching fish for sale, often with the use of large ships
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crust
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the hard outer layer of Earth
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deciduous forest
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a vegetation zone of mainly trees that shed their leaves before winter; also refers to the type of vegetation in this zone
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deltas
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the triangle-shaped deposit of sand and sediment that occurs where a river flows into an ocean
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desert
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a geographic region with too little rainfall to support much plant life; also a vegetation zone
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desert scrub
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a vegetation zone of mainly small trees, bushes, and other plants adapted to a dry climate; also refers to the type of vegetation in this zone
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empire
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a group of territories, peoples, or nations ruled by a single authority
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highland
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a mountainous part of a country; a climate zone where temperature and precipitation vary with latitude and elevation; a vegetation zone where the mix of plants varies with latitude and elevation; also refers to the type of vegetation in this zone
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humid continental
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a climate or climate zone with warm, rainy summers and cool, snowy winters
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humid subtropical
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a climate or climate zone with hot, rainy summers and mild winters with some rain
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hydroelectric power
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electricity that is generated from the power of moving water
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ice cap
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a climate or climate zone that is very cold all year with permanent ice and snow; also a permanent, dome-shaped covering of ice over a large area; also a vegetation zone that is too cold to support plant life
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landform
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any natural feature of Earth's surface that has a distinct shape. Landforms include major features such as continents, plains, plateaus, and mountain ranges. They also include minor features such as hills, valleys, canyons, and dunes.
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landmass
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a very large, unbroken area of land
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landscape
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a large area with a particular kind of scenery, such as a desert landscape
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Mixed forest
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a type of vegetation or vegetation zone that includes both coniferous and deciduous trees
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monsoon
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a seasonal wind. Summer monsoon winds in South Asia usually bring rain to that region.
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nation
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a large group of people who share a common history and culture. Not all nations have their own government or control a territory, but the word nation often means a country or nation-state.
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peninsula
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a long, narrow stretch of land that is surrounded by water on three sides
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plateau
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a raised area of land, such as a hill or mountain, with a flat top
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rainforest
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a type of thick evergreen forest found in areas of heavy rainfall
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region
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an area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas
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rural
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found in or living in areas that are not close to cities
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Tropical grassland
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vegetation or a vegetation zone of mainly grasses and scattered trees adapted to a tropical wet and dry climate
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tropical wet
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a climate or climate zone that is hot and rainy all year
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tropical wet and dry
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a climate or climate zone that is hot all year with rainy and dry seasons
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vegitation
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all the plants and trees in an area
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volcanoes
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a break in Earth's crust where magma and other material erupts from Earth's interior
