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Chapter 24
Southeast Asia
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Insular | An area comprised of islands |
| Flora | The plant life in a particular environment |
| Fauna | The animal life in a particular environment |
| Endemic | Specific to a particular place or people |
| Commodity | A mineral, resource, a product that is bought and sold |
| Sultin | The ruler of a Muslim country |
| Plantation | A large farm |
| Absolute Monarchy | A system of government in which the ruler has complete control |
| Constitutional Monarchy | A form of government in which a monarch is the head of state but elected officials run the government |
| Ultimate | Most extreme or greatest |
| Primate City | A countries main city that is so large influential that it dominates the rest of the country |
| Minority | A group of people that is different from 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 has enough tom feed his or her own family |
| Ecotourism | 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 |