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Chapter 24
Lesson 1,2,3
Term | Definition |
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Insular | an area compromised of islands |
Commodity | a material,resource,or product that is bought and sold |
Flora | the plant life in a particular environment |
Fauna | the animal life in a particular environment |
Endemic | specific to a particular place or people |
Sultans | the ruler of a Muslim country |
Plantations | a large farm |
Absolute Monarchy | a system of government in which the ruler has complete control |
Ultimate | mot extreme or greatest |
Constitutional Monarchy | a form of government in which a monarch is the head of state but elected officials run the government |
Primate City | a country's main city that is so large and influential that it dominates the rest of the country |
Minorities | a group of people that is different from the most of the population |
Pacific Rim | the countries bordering the Pacific Ocean, particularly Asian countries |
Subsistence Farming | a type of farming in which the farmer produces only enough to feed his or her family |
Ecotorism | a type of tourism in which people visit a country to enjoy its natural wonders |
Exploit | to use a person,resource,or situation unfairly and selfishly |