Content Vocabulary

NAFTA

NAFTA

North American Free Trade Agreement; trade deal between Canada, Mexico, and the United States to eliminate tariffs and promote economic cooperation.

Peninsula

A landform surrounded by water on three sides. Examples include the Iberian Peninsula and the Korean Peninsula.

Island

A landmass completely surrounded by water.

Isthmus

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses, with water on both sides. It separates bodies of water like oceans or seas.

Dweller

A person or animal that lives in a particular place.

Yields

amount of return or profit generated from an investment, typically expressed as a percentage of the initial investment.

fertility Rate

The number of children born to the average woman

Monotheism

the belief in one God

Hindered

When something is slowed down, restricted, or made difficult due to obstacles or limitations.

Reserves

Piles /Groups of things that are stored somewhere for future use.

Compensate

to repay for something

Fossil Fuels

Non-renewable energy sources formed from decayed plants and animals over millions of years. Examples include coal, oil, and natural gas.

Nomads

groups of people who move from place to place, usually following herds of animals fro food, etc.

Work Visa

a permit allowing you to go to another country for work ONLY

INterdependance

when two or more people, places, or things depend on each other to survive.

Environmental

focusing on the environment

Cultural/Social

focusing on the people or culture of an area

Plagues

infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites, leading to widespread illness and death among a population.

Embargo

A government order that restricts trade with another country, typically for political reasons or as a punishment for certain actions.

Outsourcing

obtaining something from someone else/ another country

Topography

the study of the land and map making.

opponent

a person or group that competes against another in a contest, game, or conflict.

Cultivate

To promote growth or development, often through deliberate effort or care, such as cultivating a skill or cultivating relationships.

Quota

A limit on the quantity of a specific good that can be imported or exported during a given period. It aims to regulate trade and protect domestic industries.

Taxation

a tax on something

sanctions

Penalties or restrictions imposed by one or more countries on another country to influence behavior or enforce compliance with international laws or norms.

Infrastructure

Essential systems and facilities that support a community, such as roads, bridges, water supply, and communication networks.