Asia Physical Features Terms Flashcards
Fertile
Able to support plant growth
Plateau
A raised area of level land bordered on one or more sides by steep slopes or cliffs
Archipelago
A group of islands
Population Density
The average number of people living in a square mile
Monsoon
A wind that changes direction with the change of season
Typhoon
A tropical storm that develops over the Pacific Ocean, with winds that reach speeds greater than 74 miles per hour
Deciduous
Falling off or shedding, as in leaves, seasonally or at a certain stage of development
Developed country
A country with many industries and a well developed economy
Terrace
A level area in a hillside
Double-cropping
To grow two or more crops on the same land
Subcontinent
A large landmass that is a major part of a continent
Alluvial
Made of soil deposited by rivers
Cash crop
A crop that is raised or gathered to be sold for money on the local or world market
Oasis
An area in a desert region where fresh water is usually available from an underground spring or well
Petroleum
An oily liquid formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals; a fuel
Nonrenewable resource
A natural resource that cannot be quickly once it is used
Standard of living
A measurement of a person’s or group’s education, housing, health, and nutrition
Steppe
Vast, mostly level, treeless plains that are covered in grasses
Subsistence farming
Farming that provides only enough food for a family or for a village
Commercial farming
Raising crops and livestock for sale on the local or world market
Paddy
A level field that is flooded to grow rice, especially in Asia
