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12 Cards in this Set
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commute |
to travel to work. |
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megalopolis |
a number of cities and suburbs that blend into one very large urban area. |
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population density |
The average number of people per square mile or square kilometer. |
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petrochemical |
A substance such as plastic or paint that is made from petroleum. |
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Industrialization |
The process of building new industries in an area dominated by farming. |
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sun belt |
An area of the united states stretching from the southern Atlantic coast to the Californian coast. |
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Mixed crop farm |
A farm that grows several different kinds of crops. |
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recession |
A decline in business activity and economic prosperity. |
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corporate farm |
A large farm that is run by a corporation or an agricultural company. |
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forty niner |
The nickname for a miner who took part in the California Gold Rush of 1849. |
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Responsible development |
Balancing the needs of the environment community and economy. |
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mass transit |
A system of subways buses and commuter trains used to transport large numbers of people. |
