Unit 10 Vocabulary

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A large, flat area of land that is higher than the land around it.

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plateau (noun)

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A season of heavy rain, especially in parts of Asia.

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monsoon (noun)

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People who move from place to place with their animals to find food and water.

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nomadic herders (noun phrase)

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A series of rulers from the same family.

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dynasty (noun)

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A type of very fine, white ceramic.

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porcelain (noun)

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A giant wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption.

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tsunami (noun)

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A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.

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peninsula (noun)

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The process of cities growing larger and more populated.

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urbanization (noun)

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A warrior in feudal Japan who served a lord.

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samurai (noun)

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The military ruler of Japan in feudal times.

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shogun (noun)