Details Title: 12/10/08 Test Vocab Description: Mrs. Lewis Total Flash Cards: 23 Created: 12/10/2008 11:17:42		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Geography Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Overgraze Definition When animals strip land so bare that plants cannot grow back. Term Drought Definition A long period of extreme dryness and water shortage. Term Desertification Definition The process in which grasslands change into desert. Term Bauxite Definition A mineral used to make alluminum. Term Phosphate Definition A mineral salt used in fertilizers. Term Oasis Definition A fertile of green area in a desert Term Silt Definition Small particles of rich soil Term Republic Definition A government headed by a president. Term Fellahin Definition Peasant Farmers Term bazaar Definition marketplace Term Service Industies Definition These provide services to people rather than producing goods. Term Mosques Definition places of worship for followers of islam. Term Monotheism Definition The beleif in one supreme god Term Covenant Definition an agreement (religious term) Term Prophet Definition Messenger of God Term Messiah Definition Savior (Jesus) Term Disciples Definition Followers (religious term). Term Five Pillars of Faith Definition The five obligations all Muslims must fullfill. Term Hajj Definition The journey to Makkah that Muslims are supposed to take. Term Subcontinent Definition A large landmass that is part of another continent but distinct from it. Term Monsoons Definition Seasonal winds that blow steadily from the same direction for months. Term Jute Definition a plant fiber used for making ropes, burlap bags, and carpet backing. Term Cottage industry Definition A home or village-based industry in which family members supply their own equipment to make goods.