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Unit 5 Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Water Changes Deserts

Discover how water has transformed deserts and enabled settlements to thrive. Learn about ancient irrigation techniques, natural water sources, and the impact of climate on desert environments. Explore the role of nomadic communities and modern developments in desert regions. Stay sharp and informed!

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Unit 5 Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Water Changes Deserts

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  1. Unit 5 Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Water Changes Deserts 20 Questions!

  2. a person who has no permanent home but keeps moving from place to place. nomad

  3. How were the Hohokam able to build settlements in the desert? They dug irrigation canals to carry water to their settlements and to desert land.

  4. A sudden heavy rain. cloudburst

  5. Deep water-carved gully or ditch. arroyo

  6. When might you expect to see water in a desert stream or river? When mountain snows have melted or after it has rained.

  7. A large pipe or canal built to carry water. Aqueduct

  8. How do people in the desert get most of their water? From reservoirs and wells.

  9. someone who moves from farm to farm with the seasons, harvesting crops. Migrant worker

  10. Why can more people live in and visit the desert Southwest today? It has more water.

  11. That’s All! Keep Sharp Minds!

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