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4th SS MW Ch 10
My World Ch 10 Vocab Texas Today
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| petrochemical industry | Industries, refineries, and factories that use gas and oil to make products such as plastics, fertilizers, chemicals, and fabrics. |
| philanthropists | A person who gives away money to help others. |
| recession | A period of reduced economic activity. |
| aerospace | An industry that builds and operates aircraft, spacecraft, and satellites. |
| technology | The use of knowledge, skills, and tools to help people meet their needs. |
| software | Special programs that tell computers what to do. |
| interdependent | Reliant on one another to meet one's needs and wants. |
| pesticide | A chemical that kills the pest that damage crops. |
| heritage | A shared history. |
| custom | A way a group of people do something. |
| quinceaƱera | A Hispanic celebration that a girl might have on her 15th birthday to mark the transition from childhood to adult status. |
| bar mitzvah | A Jewish boy accepting religious responsibilities. |
| urbanization | The process by which towns and cities are formed and grow as more and more people begin living and working in central areas. |
| urban sprawl | The rapid growth of areas just outside a city. |
| automation | The use of computers and machines to do jobs in a factory or workplace. |
| bat mitzvah | A Jewish girl accepting religious responsibilities. |