WORLD DESERTS

scrub brush, n. small or short bushes terrain, n. the landforms of a piece
and trees (18) of land (41)

sea level, n. land that is the same elevation as Y
the surface of the sea or ocean (32)
yucca, n. a type of plant with pointed leaves,
semiarid, adj. describing locations with little a long stem, and white flowers that grows
precipitation, but with enough moisture to in dry areas (30)
support the growth of grasses, shrubs, and
a few scattered trees (10)

T

tableland, n. a wide, flat area of land,
often higher than surrounding land;
a plateau (38)

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