Is the removal of a forrest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forrest use.

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.

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.

Writing consisting of hieroglyphs. Enigmatic or incomprehensible symbols or writing

A conqueror, esp. one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century

Social classes are economic or cultural arrangements of groups in society.

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.

The lure of another country, region; pulls people to that area.

Is the establishment, exploitation, maintenance, acquisition and expansion of colonies in one territory by people from another territory.

. The act of employing to the greatest possible advantage. 2. Utilization of another person or group for selfish purposes.

The overthrow of one government and its replacement with another.

A crop grown for sale rather than for subsistence (eating to survive).

Is the physical growth of urban areas as a result of rural migration and even suburban concentration into cities, particularly the very largest ones.

Is a relationship in which each member is mutually dependent on the others.

A narrow stip of land connecting two larger land areas, usually with water on either side.

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BBMS Social Studies Vocabulary for Mr. Nobis Quater 3

Vocabulary	Definitions
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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