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Trans-Siberian Railroad

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a rail line in Russia that extends about 5,800 mies from Moscow to Vladivostok; the largest single rail line in the world

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Geysers

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a vent in Earth's surface that periodically ejects a column of hot water and steam.

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delta

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a landform at the mouth of a river created by sedimentary deposits

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OPEC

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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, which is a union of oil producing countries that regulate the amount of oil each country is able to produce

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safari

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an overland journey to view African wildlife

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enclave

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a portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct.

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Landlocked

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completely surrounded by land with no direct access to the ocean

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droughts

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periods when little rain falls and crops are damaged

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tsunamis

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a destructive and fast-moving wave

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Wadi

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a dry steambed

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demilitarized zone

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an empty buffer zone created to keep two countries from fighting

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urbanization

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the increase in the percentage of people who live in cities

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infrastructure

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the set of resources, like roads and factories, that a country needs to support economic activities

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basin

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a generally flat region surrounded by higher land such as mountains and plateaus

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savanna

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an area of tall grasses and scattered trees and shrubs

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navigable river

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a river that is deep and wide enough for ships to use

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Desertification

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the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation

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escarpment

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a long, steep slope, especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights.

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genocide

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the intent to systematically eliminate a cultural, ethnic, linguistic, national, racial or religious group

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Taiga

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a forest of mainly evergreen trees covering much of Russia

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North Atlantic Drift

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The North Atlantic Current is a powerful warm ocean current that continues the Gulf Stream northeast. West of Continental Europe, it splits into two major branches.

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Arable

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Suitable for growing crops

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subcontinent

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a large landmass that is smaller than a continent

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Embargo

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an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.

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Fjord

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a long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created by glacial erosion.

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Fossil Water

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groundwater that has remained sealed in an aquifer for a long period of time

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monsoons

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a seasonal wind that brings either dry or moist air

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fishery

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a place where lots of fish and other seafood can be caught

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free port

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a port open to all traders.

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oasis

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an isolated area of vegetation in a desert, typically surrounding a spring or similar water source.

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atoll

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a ring-shaped coral island that surrounds a lagoon

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Dryland Farming

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Farming that relies on rainfall instead of irrigation.

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Diaspora

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the scattering of the Jewish population outside of Israel

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imperialism

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a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

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ethnic cleansing

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the effort to remove all members of an ethnic group from a country or region

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archipelago

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a large group of islands

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