chapter 25 - definitions Flashcards

(6 cards)

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archipelage

A

chain of islands

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2
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cordilleras

A

mt ranges that run side by side

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3
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loess

A

yellow brown soil

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4
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tungesten

A

metal comb. with iron to make steel used in light bulbs and rockets

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5
Q

teak

A

high quality wood used to make buildings and ships bc it is strong

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6
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dzud

A

weather pattern in mongolia in which a harsh winter follows a dry summer

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