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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, connecting two larger bodies of land. |
| hurricane | a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or in excess of 72 miles per hour |
| plantation | a usually large farm or estate, especially in a tropical or semitropical country, on which cotton, tobacco, coffee, sugar cane, or the like is cultivated, usually by resident laborers. |
| subsistence farm | small plots of land where poor farmers grow only enough for their family |
| canopy | a covering, usually of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, exalted personage, or sacred object. |
| eco-tourist | tourists who travel to enjoy natural wonders |
| literacy rate | percentage of people who can read and write |
| republic | countries with elected presidents or rulers |
| parliamentry democracy | a government where an elected legislature chooses a prime minister |