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16 Cards in this Set
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subcontinent
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a large landmass that is part of another continent but distinct from it.
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monsoon
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seasonal winds that blow steadily from the same direction for months
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green revolution
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an effort
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jute
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a plant fiber used for making rope
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burlap bags
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and carpet backing.
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cottage industry
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a home- or village-based industry in which family
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members
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including children
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pesticide
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chemicals used to kill insects that
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caste
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a social class based on a person’s ancestry.
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reincarnation
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after the body dies
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tributary
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a small river that flows into a
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delta
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a soil deposit located at the mouth of
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cyclone
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an intense
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dzong
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In Bhutan
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atoll
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a low-lying
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lagoon
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