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Cyclones- |
are characterized by inward spiraling winds that rotate about a zone of low pressure. |
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Alluvial plain- |
is a largely flat landform created by the deposition of sediment over a long period of time by one or more rivers coming from highland regions, from which alluvial soil forms.
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Monsoons-
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the rainy season accompanying the wet monsoon.
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Subcontinent-
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a large, distinguishable part of a continent, such as North America or southern Africa.
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Fluctuate-
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to ebb and flow in waves.
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Tsunami- |
originally a Japanese term, is a huge sea wave caused by an undersea earthquake. |
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Annual-
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occurring once a year.
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Dominate-
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to have a commanding position.
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Jati-
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in India, a group that defines one’s occupation and social position.
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Karma-
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in Hindu belief, the sum of good and bad actions in one’s present and past lives.
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