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Social Studies
Social Studies Vocabulary Quarter 1 Exam
Term | Definition |
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axis | imaginary lines that passes through the center of earth |
atmosphere | layer of oxygen and gasses that surround and move with earth |
erosion | process by which weathered bits if rock are moved elsewhere by water, wind, or ice |
groundwater | water that filters through soil into the ground |
acid rain | the precipitation that forms moisture and chemicals in air pollution |
greenhouse effect | the buildup of certain gasses in the earth's atmosphere that, like a greenhouse, retain the sun's warmth |
refugee | people who are forced to free to another country to escaped war, persecution, or natural disease |
rain shadow | the effect of a mountain blocking rainfall from reaching interior regions |
culture | the way of life of a group of people who shares similar beliefs and customs |
ethnic group | a group that shares a language, history, religion, and some physical traits |
democracy | a form of government in which power is held by the people |
free trade | the removal of trade limits to encourage the free flow of goods among |
population density | average number of people living in a square mile or square kilometer |
developing country | an economy based on a mixed of agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries |
current | steadily flowing stream of water in the ocean |