Chapeter 10: Book Terms Flashcards
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alluvial fan
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a fan-shaped deposit of sediments dropped by a river or stream flowing out of a mountain range
2
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Collective Security Treaty Organization
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A Russian led military association that includes Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The CSTO and SCO work together to address military threats, crime, and drug smuggling
3
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loess
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a fine wind-deposited sediment that makes fertile soil but is very vulnerable to erosion
4
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pastoralist
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nomadic and sedentary people who rely on livestock for sustenance and livelihood
5
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Shanghai Cooperation Organization
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- formed in 2001
- focuses on security threats
- and works to enhance economic cooperation and cultural exchange in Central Asia
