Africa redo Flashcards
A large level area that rises above the surrounding land; has at least one side with a steep slope
Plateau
Crop that is raised for sale.
Cash Crop
The height of land above or below sea level
Elevation
A deep crack in Earth’s surface
Rift
Rich in the substances plants need to grow well
Fertile
A long period of little or no rain.
Drought
A river or stream that flows into a larger river
Tributary
To supply with water through a ditch, pipe, channel, or sprinkler.
Irrigate
A fertile place in a desert where there is water and vegetation.
Oasis
A region of tall grasses with scattered trees.
Savanna
A person who has no permanent, settled home and who instead moves from place to place.
Nomad
Raising just enough crops to support one’s family.
Subsistence farming
A system for producing, distributing, consuming, and owning goods and services.
Economy
To add variety to; to expand a country’s economy by increasing the variety of goods produced.
Diversify
