Geography Flashcard

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What is adobe?

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A type of brick made from sun-dried clay.

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A person who follows herds or food sources is called a:

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Nomad

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What are terraces?

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Broad platforms cut into mountains

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What is a strait?

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A narrow sea passage

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A plantation is:

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A large estate run by an owner and usually worked by slaves

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What is a charter?

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A document granting the right to organize settlements.

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A policy is:

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A plan of action

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What does surplus mean?

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An extra amount

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What is the backcountry?

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A region of small farms

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A militia is:

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A group of civilians trained to fight