Vocab Flashcard 16

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Define Country

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A nation with its own government occupying a particular area.

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Democracy: A government where people elect leaders and rule by majority.

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A form of government in which the people elect leaders and rule by majority.

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Erosion:

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The gradual destruction of something by natural agents like water or wind.

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Define Population

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Total number of people in a given area.

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Define Migration

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Moving from one place to live in another.

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Define NAFTA

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An agreement among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to remove tariff barriers.

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Define Government

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The people that carry out and enforce laws.

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Define Region

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An area defined by certain characteristics.

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Define Economy

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How businesses and people of a country make money.

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Define Geography

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Study of Earth's physical features & human activity.