Unit 8 Vocab-Ingram

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Seasonal winds affecting climate in southern Asia, causing wet springs/summers and dry winters.

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monsoon

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Large landmass set off from a continent

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subcontinent

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Severe tropical storm with high winds from the Indian or western Pacific Ocean

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typhoons

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Theory explaining continent formation and crust shifts.

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plate tectonics

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Large ocean wave caused by an earthquake on the ocean floor.

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tsunami

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Movement from one part to another

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migration

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Policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

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imperialism

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A large, densely populated urban area; may include several independent districts.

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urban center

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A major Asian religion/philosophy founded by Siddhartha.

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Buddhism

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Monotheistic and pantheistic religion from Punjab, 15th century CE.

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Sikhism