Unit 3 Vocabulary

What does "contiguous" mean?

• Separated by a large distance

• Sharing a common border

• Located in different countries

• Divided by a river

What is a "drought"?

• A period of heavy rainfall

• A long period of abnormally low rainfall

• A season of moderate weather

• A time of extreme cold

What is a "peninsula"?

• A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides

• A large island

• A mountain range

• A desert region

What is "subsistence farming"?

• Farming for commercial purposes

• Farming to produce food for the farmer's family

• Farming with advanced technology

• Farming in urban areas

What does "sustainable" mean?

• Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level

• Temporary and short-lived

• Harmful to the environment

• Dependent on non-renewable resources

What is a "revolution"?

• A peaceful agreement

• A sudden, radical change in government or society

• A minor policy change

• A routine election

What is a "constitution"?

• A set of fundamental principles or established precedents

• A temporary law

• A collection of stories

• A type of government building

What is "industrialization"?

• The development of industries in a country or region

• The decline of manufacturing

• The increase in agricultural activities

• The process of urbanization

What is an "alliance"?

• A conflict between two countries

• A union formed for mutual benefit

• A trade agreement

• A cultural exchange program

What does "neutrality" mean?

• Supporting one side in a conflict

• Remaining impartial and not taking sides

• Actively participating in a war

• Forming an alliance