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Unit 3 Asia
Vocabulary Words
Term | Definition |
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Human-Environment Interaction | How people and the environment affect each other, like using natural resources or adapting to the weather. |
Renewable Resource | A natural resource that can be replaced, like sunlight or wind. |
Tsunami | A huge wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcano. |
Communism | A system of government where all property is owned by the community or state, and people share goods and wealth. |
Human Rights | Basic rights and freedoms that every person should have, like freedom of speech and the right to be treated equally. |
Population Density | The number of people living in a certain area, like how crowded a place is. |
Non-Renewable Resource | A resource that cannot be replaced quickly, like oil or coal. |
Monsoon | A seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rain, especially in South Asia. |
Archipelago | A group of islands close together in the ocean. |
Typhoon/Cyclone | A powerful tropical storm with strong winds and rain. It's called a "typhoon" in Asia and a "cyclone" in the Indian Ocean. |
Civil Disobedience | Peacefully breaking a law to protest something unfair or unjust |
Urbanization | The process of people moving to cities, making them grow larger. |
Urban Sprawl | When a city spreads out over a large area, sometimes taking up farmland or forests. |
Physical Processes | Natural actions like earthquakes, weathering, and erosion that change the Earth’s surface. |
Colonialism | When a country takes control of another area or country to use its resources. |
Imperialism | When a country expands its power and influence by taking over other regions, often for resources or trade |
Famine | A severe shortage of food that causes many people to go hungry. |
Partition | Dividing a region or country into separate parts, often creating new countries. |
Infrastructure | The basic facilities and systems a country or city needs, like roads, bridges, and power supplies. |