Chapter 17
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Panthergeography on March 9, 2009
Subjects:
The Physical Geography of North Africa, Southwest Asia and Central Asia
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7 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 alluvial soil | rich soil made up of sand and mud deposited by running water |
| wadi | in the desert, a streambed that is dry except during a heavy rain |
| kum | term for deserts in Central Asia |
| phosphate | natural mineral containing chemical compounds often used in fertilizers |
| oasis | small area in a desert where water and vegetation are found |
| pastoralism | the raising of livestock |
| cereal | any grain, such as barley, oats, or wheat, grown for food |
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