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Africa key terms
Africa key terms
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6th Grade
04/17/2009

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plateau
Definition
large raised areas of mostly level land
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elevation
Definition
the height of land above sea level
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escarpment
Definition
steep cliff
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rift
Definition
a deep trench
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cataract
Definition
rock-filled rapids
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silt
Definition
tiny bits of rock and dirt that build up on the bottoms of rivers and lakes
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fertile
Definition
soil that contains substances plants need in order to grow well; soil rich in nutrients
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tributary
Definition
small rivers and streams that flow into a large river
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irrigate
Definition
to artificially (not a natural way) water crops
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oasis
Definition
a well-watered place; a place where springs and fresh underground water make it possible to support life in a region that gets little rain
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savanna
Definition
a region of tall grasses
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nomads
Definition
people who move around to various places to make a living
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subsistence farming
Definition
raising crops to support their families
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cash crop
Definition
crops raised to sell
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economy
Definition
a system for producing, distributing, consuming, and owning goods, services, and wealth
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diversify
Definition
to add variety
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