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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
arid
a large area of Earth with a particular pattern of weather
climate zone
a group of territories, peoples, or nations ruled by a single authority
empire
a climate or climate zone with warm summers, cool winters, and rainfall all year
marine west coast
any natural characteristic of Earth’s surface, such as landforms and bodies of water
physical feature
a bowl-shaped depression, or hollow, in Earth’s surface
basin
raising crops for sale, often on large farms
commercial farming
a group of people in a country who share a unique culture and identity
ethnic group
climate or climate zone with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters
Mediterranean
a raised area of land, such as a hill or mountain, with a flat top
plateau
a vegetation zone of mainly tall trees that remain green all year; also refers to the type of vegetation in this zone
broadleaf evergreen forest
a geographic region with too little rainfall to support much plant life; also a vegetation zone
desert
made up of water that is fresh, not salty; also describes creatures that live in fresh water, such as freshwater fish
freshwater
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
nation
a type of thick evergreen forest found in areas of heavy rainfall
rainforest
a vegetation zone of mainly small trees and bushes adapted to a Mediterranean climate; also refers to the type of vegetation in this zone
chaparral
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
desert scrub
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
highlands
the raising of livestock for food by moving herds from place to place to find pasture and water
nomadic herding
an area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas
region
the pattern of weather over a long period of time
climate
any action that relates to the making, buying, and selling of goods and services
economic activity
a climate or climate zone with hot, rainy summers and mild winters with some rain
humid subtropical
an isolated spot in a desert where water is found
oases
found in or living in areas that are not close to cities
rural