Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does the term "adapt" mean?

Back

To adjust or modify to fit

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What is a "tributary"?

Back

A small river that drains into a larger river

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What does "rain shadow" refer to?

Back

A dry region on one side of a mountain range

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What is an "artifact"?

Back

An object made by humans from a past culture

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What does "excavate" mean?

Back

To fully uncover or dig up

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What is "topography"?

Back

Physical features of land

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What does "coup" mean?

Back

A sudden, illegal takeover of government by force

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What does "predominant" mean?

Back

Main, most common, superior to others

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What does "prosperous" mean?

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Economically strong

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What does "temperate" mean?

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Mild, in terms of climate