Geography and History Terms

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Population

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The total number of people inhabiting a particular area or country.

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Tropical

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Relating to the region of the Earth surrounding the Equator, characterized by a hot and humid climate.

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Pyramid

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A monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top, especially in ancient Egypt.

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Empire

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An extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress.

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Peninsula

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A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.

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Civilization

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The stage of human social and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced.

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Rainforest

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A dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.

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Indigenous

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Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

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Temple

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A building devoted to the worship of a god or gods or other religious practices.

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Monument

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A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a famous or notable person or event.