SS7 - Ch.14/15 Vocabulary

decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

• crucial
• optional
• insignificant
• vital

Answer explanation

a dry region that receives little rainfall and cannot support much vegitation

• Desert
• Savanna
• Rainforest
• Tundra

the combined continental landmass of Europe and Asia

• Pangaea
• Gondwana
• Atlantis
• Eurasia

a physical feature of the Earth's surface, such as a mountain, peninsula, or desert.

• landform
• island
• plateau
• valley

the largest part of a continent, country or land, in contrast with surrounding islands.

• Archipelago
• Peninsula
• Islet
• Mainland

an area of land surrounded by water on three sides.

• bay
• island
• peninsula
• cove

a large area of elevated land that is relatively flat.

• plateau
• valley
• mountain
• plain

a grayish green glaze used on pottery

• Celadon
• Stoneware
• Earthenware
• Porcelain

the spread of people, ideas, technology, and products from one culture to another.

• cultural diffusion
• cultural assimilation
• cultural appropriation
• cultural exchange

to help or encourage

• hinder
• neglect
• ignore
• facilitate