Middle east Flashcards
Exclave
Part of a country that is cut off from the main part; you pass through another country (or countries) to reach it.
Peninsula
Land that juts out into the sea, and is almost surrounded by water.
Region
An area of land that has common features; it can be defined by natural or artificial features.
Landlocked
Surrounded by land; has no coastline.
Arid
Very dry; receives little or no rain.
Biome
A large area with a similar climate, plants, and animals.
Climate change
All aspects of climate are changing because the Earth is getting warmer.
Climate zone
A large area with roughly the same climate throughout (so it will have the same vegetation and animals too).
Desert
Gets very little rain; it can be a hot or cold desert, and sandy or rocky.
Extremists
People with extreme political or religious views; some are willing to take violent action in support of their views.
Migrant
A person who moves somewhere else, usually to find work, or a better life.
Refugee
A person who has been forced to flee from danger.
Cloud seeding
When planes spray tiny salt crystals into clouds, to encourage water droplets to grow larger, and fall as rain.
