1. oasis: a small fertile area in the desert, usually a place where water is close to the surface (plural - oases)
2. out-migration: the practice, most common in areas with limited resources, of moving herds from one place to another
3. pastoral nomadism: the practice, most common in areas with limited resources, of moving herds from one place to another
4. peninsula: a land mass surrounded by water on three sides
5. perennial: referring to something that continues nonstop for an indefinite period of time
6. physiology: the study of the physical body and how it works
7. rain shadow: an area that receives less precipitation because of its location on the leeward side of a mountain
To match the terms to their definitions:
- An oasis is a small fertile area in the desert where water is close to the surface, often forming a lush spot amidst arid surroundings.
- Out-migration refers to the movement of herds from one place to another, commonly practiced in regions with limited resources for grazing.
- Pastoral nomadism involves the lifestyle of moving herds in search of fresh pasture, typical in areas with sparse vegetation.
- A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides, jutting out into a body of water.
- Perennial means continuous, without interruption, and can refer to plants that bloom year-round.
- Physiology is the scientific study of the physical body and its functions, exploring how different systems work together.
- A rain shadow is an area that receives reduced rainfall due to its location on the leeward side of a mountain, where precipitation is blocked by the mountain range, leading to dry conditions on the other side.
