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Chapter 9
Vocabulary
17
Geography
6th Grade
07/10/2008

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Archipelago
Definition
A large group of islands. P180
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Cloud forest
Definition
A high-elevation, very wet tropical forest where low clouds are common. P181
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Bauxite
Definition
The most important aluminum ore. P181
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Cacao
Definition
A small tree on which cocoa beans grow. P184
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Dictators
Definition
People who rule a country with complete authority. P184
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Cardamom
Definition
A spice used in Asian foods. P185
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Civil war
Definition
A conflict between two or more groups within a country. P185
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Ecotourism
Definition
The practice of using an area’s natural environment to attract tourists. P186
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Santeria
Definition
A religion, with origins in Cuba, that mixes West African religions and traditions with those of Roman Catholicism. P188
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Calypso
Definition
A type of music with origins in Trinidad and Tobago. P188
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Reggae
Definition
A type of music with origins in Jamaica. P188
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Meringue
Definition
The national music and dance of the Dominican Republic. P188
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Guerrilla
Definition
An armed person who takes part in irregular warfare, such as raids. P189
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Refugees
Definition
People who flee to another country, usually for economic or political reasons. P189
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Cooperatives
Definition
Organizations owned by their members and operated for their mutual benefit. P189
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Plantains
Definition
A type of banana used in cooking. P190
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Commonwealth
Definition
A self-governing territory associated with another country. P191
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