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social studies ch23
india vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| subcontinent | large landmass that is part of another continent but distinct from it |
| monsoon | seasonal wind that blows over a continent for months at a time |
| jute | plant fiber used for making rope, burlap bags and carpet backing |
| cottage industry | home or village-based industry in which family members supply their own equipment to make goods |
| pesticide | powerful chemicals that kills crop-destroying insects |
| caste | social class based on a person's ancestry |
| coalition government | government in which two or more political parties work together to run a country |