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ch 15 Russia
vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Upland | Is an area with high elevation. |
| Define | To describe the nature of extent of something. |
| Lichen | A plantlike organism that consists of algae and fungus. |
| Tundra | A treeless zone near the Arctic Circle |
| Taiga | A zone of coniferous forest. |
| Permafrost | A layer of frozen ground that is underneath the surface of rocks and soil. |
| Insignificant | Unimportant |
| Czar | It is Russian for a powerful ruler. |
| Serfs | Are farm laborers |
| Genocide | A cultural group |
| Collectivization | Where small farms are made into one and reduce the need for farm workers with techniques |
| Decline | A gradual deterioration into a weakened condition |
| Inflation | The rise of prices for goods and services |
| Oligarchs | Is a small group that help the government reach their goal. |