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Critical Vocab SS

Social Studies Critical Vocabulary for the Final Exam.

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A way of life of a group of people who share common beliefs and customs. Culture
People who share a common culture, language, or history. Ethnic Group
A system of producing, distributing, and consuming wealth and resources. Economics
Resources which come from the earth. Natural Resources
Human-made resources that are used to create other goods and services. Capital Resources
People who work. Labor Resources
Countries that have a high percentage of manufacturing and quality of life is generally good. Developed Countries
Countries that have a high percentage of agriculture and basic needs are not always met. Developing Countries
The statistical data of human populations. Demographics
Type of political system in which power is held by a single person usually born into power who may or may not share power with the people. Monarchy
The raising of crops of animals for human use. Agriculture
The process of changing an economy to rely more on manufacturing and less on farming. Industrialization
Process of spreading new knowledge or skills to other countries. Cultural Diffusion
Process of clearing forestland. Deforestation
A natural resource that our earth cannot replenish. Non-Renewable
To adjust to environment or surroundings. Adapt
Watering of dry lands by means of canals or pipes. Irragation
Process by which grasslands change to desert and land suitable for farming is lost. Desertification
A great and often violent change. Revolution
System of laws that separated racial and ethnic groups and limited the rights of blacks in South Africa. Apartheid
The refusal to buy something or do something. Boycott
System of beliefs, values, or practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader(s) or natural elements. Religion
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