Vocab lists Mr. Rice

Region

A broad geographic area, distinguished by similar features.

Climate

The average weather of a particular region over a number of years.

Cartographer

A person who makes maps.

Significant

Important.

Tribe

A group of people who are linked through blood or religious ties.

Plagiarism

Changing or taking someone else’s opinion and presenting it as your own.

Capital

Money or property that is used to earn more money.

Migration

The movement of people or animals from one region to another.

Economy

The management of the resources of a country or community.

Efficient

capable of accomplishing what is undertaken, especially without waste.

Plantation

A large farm that usually specializes in growing one type of crop for a profit.