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BBMSNobisQuarter3

BBMS Social Studies Vocabulary for Mr. Nobis Quater 3

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archipelago A chain or cluster of islands.
deforestation Is the removal of a forrest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forrest use.
terraced farming A piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming.
slash and burn agriculture Is an agricultural technique which involves cutting and burning of forests or woodlands to create fields.
bio-diversity Is the degree of variation of life forms within a given species, ecosystem, biome, or an entire planet. Biodiversity is a measure of the health of ecosystems.
hieroglyphics Writing consisting of hieroglyphs. Enigmatic or incomprehensible symbols or writing
conquistador A conqueror, esp. one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century
class system Social classes are economic or cultural arrangements of groups in society.
push factors A factor that leaves one with no choice but to leave one's current home (especially parental home), country, region; pushes people away from an area.
pull factors The lure of another country, region; pulls people to that area.
colonialism Is the establishment, exploitation, maintenance, acquisition and expansion of colonies in one territory by people from another territory.
exploitation . The act of employing to the greatest possible advantage. 2. Utilization of another person or group for selfish purposes.
revolution The overthrow of one government and its replacement with another.
cash crop A crop grown for sale rather than for subsistence (eating to survive).
rapid urbanization Is the physical growth of urban areas as a result of rural migration and even suburban concentration into cities, particularly the very largest ones.
interdependence Is a relationship in which each member is mutually dependent on the others.
Isthmus A narrow stip of land connecting two larger land areas, usually with water on either side.
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