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Terpen

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High earthen platforms used in sea works.

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Terraced farming

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An ancient technique for growing crops on hillsides or mountain slopes, using step-like horizontal fields cut into the slopes.

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Terrain

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The terrain contains a brief description of the area’s typical topography.

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Terrorism

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The use of, or threatened use of, force or violence against individuals or property to intimidate or cause fear for political or social ends.

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Terrorist

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Terrorist: a person who uses violence to win demands or influence the policies of a government.

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Tertiary Consumers

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Tertiary consumers are carnivores or omnivores that consume secondary consumers, playing a key role in regulating ecosystems and maintaining food web balance. For a detailed description, click on the article title.