Armed fighting between two or more countries or groups, or a particular example of such “fighting”.
War
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a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender.
Sieges
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It means a war between citizens of a country
Civil
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the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition
disturbance
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the process by which land changes into desert, for example because there has been too much farming activity on it or because a lot of trees have been cut down
Desertification
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A crop grown for sale to other countries
cash crop
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done consciously and intentionally.
Deliberately
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An explosive mine laid on or just under the surface of the ground.
Landmine
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A place with temporary accommodation of huts, tents, or other structures, typically used by soldiers, refugees, or travelling people.
Camp
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A person who has escaped from their own country for political or because of a war.
Refugee
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Allowing too many animals to eat the grass and trample on it.
Overgrazing
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All the trees for firewood or timber are cut down by people and the land turns to desert.
Deforestation
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A large area of land that has very little water and very few plants growing on it. Many deserts are covered by sand. (E.g- Sahara Desert)
Desert
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An area of high ground that is 300 metres higher than the ground around it.
mountain
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An area of high ground that is 300 metres less than the ground around it.
hill
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A map showing both natural features, such as hills, mountains, lakes and rivers, as well as human features, such as roads, railways and towns.
