climate
Overall weather in an area over a long period of time
weather
the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Ring of Fire
the chain of volcanoes that lines the Pacific Rim
Erosion
The process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another
Glaciation
the changing of landforms by slowly moving glaciers
Monsoon
a seasonal wind; when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains
plate tectonics
A theory stating that the earth's surface is broken into plates that move.
Tsunami
A giant wave usually caused by an earthquake beneath the ocean floor.
Polder
A piece of land that is created by draining water from an area.
Desertification
the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert
deforestation
The removal of trees faster than forests can replace themselves.
flood
an overflowing of water in a normally dry area
irrigation
The process of supplying water to areas of land to make them suitable for growing crops.
canal
long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation
reservoir
a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
agricultural terracing
process in which people make mountainous areas into flat land to farm on
hurricane
A severe storm that develops over tropical oceans; in the Atlantic Ocean
typhoon
A tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
Adapt
to adjust or change to fit conditions
modify
change environment to meet the needs of the people
geographic barriers
Natural features that make travel, trade, communication more difficult.