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US & Canada Ch2 & 3
Term | Definition |
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dominion | a self-governing area subject to Great Britain; for example, Canada prior to 1939 |
bilingual | having two official languages |
acid rain | rain containing acid that is harmful to plants and trees, often formed when pollutants from cars & factories combine with moisture in the air |
tariffs | tax charged on imported goods |
free trade | trade with no tariffs, or taxes, on imported goods |
cultural diversity | a wide variety of cultures |
cultural exchange | a process in which different cultures share ideas and ways of doing things |
ethnic group | a group of people who share the same ancestors, culture, language, or religion |
melting pot | a country in which all cultures blend together to form a single culture |
reserve | land set aside for a specific purpose, as by the Canadian government for indigenous peoples |