California Mountain Region Vocabulary

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contiguous

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Sharing a common border; touching.

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equator

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An imaginary line around the middle of a planet or other celestial body. It is equidistant from the North and South Poles, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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lush

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Growing luxuriantly, especially rich and profuse in vegetation.

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arid

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Having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.

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resorts

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Places that are frequented for holidays or recreation, or for a particular purpose.