Southeast Asia Vocab

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Tsunami

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A large, powerful ocean wave

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Typhoon

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A dangerous tropical storm with heavy rains and high winds, known as a hurricane in the western hemisphere.

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Monopoly

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The complete control of the market for a service or product.

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Zoologist

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A scientist who studies animals.

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Biodiversity

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The variety of species in an ecosystem.

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Ho Chi Minh

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The leader of North Vietnam who wanted to unify North and South Vietnam under communism; these efforts started the Vietnam War.

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Borobudur

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A Buddhist temple complex in central Java.

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Dutch East India Company

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A Netherlands company that dominated the spice trade in Southeast Asia.

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Ring of Fire

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An area along the rim of the Pacific Ocean where tectonic plates meet, causing many active volcanoes and earthquakes.

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Dormant

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Inactive, referring to a volcano.