Chapter 25 Vocabulary

A long, narrow ridge of sand parallel to the shore.

A small, circular coral island with a central lagoon.

A large wave caused by underwater earthquakes.

A landform at the mouth of a river where it fans out into several branches before entering a larger body of water.

A small, frequent rainfall that occurs throughout the year.

A celebration of harvest in Asian cultures.

A seasonal wind that brings heavy rains and is often associated with wet and dry seasons.

A type of tropical storm that forms over warm ocean waters.

A large factory that produces goods in bulk.

A type of tourism that promotes small local businesses.

A government-owned enterprise focused on mass production.

A small-scale, decentralized manufacturing business that is often operated from a home.

Producing all goods within a single company.

The practice of obtaining goods or services from an external source, often from another country.

Providing services without charging any money.

Hiring local workers for all production needs.

The act of leaving a country to escape laws.

The following of all laws without exception.

The active refusal to obey certain laws or demands of a government as a form of peaceful protest.

The use of violence to protest government actions.

The concept of creating a new identity after a journey.

The belief that after death, a person's soul is reborn in a new body.

The practice of celebrating the lives of the deceased.

The idea of living forever without dying.

A rapidly rotating storm system characterized by low pressure, strong winds, and heavy rain.

A small, local wind that brings clear skies.

A type of volcanic eruption that creates a whirlwind.

A weather pattern that brings only cold temperatures.

A large, distinct landmass that is smaller than a continent, often separated by geographical features.

A region of a continent with no distinct boundaries.

A small island territory owned by a larger country.

A type of continent that is entirely surrounded by water.

A coastal area where the land meets the ocean.

A flat area of land formed by the deposition of sediment from rivers and floods, typically very fertile.

A type of mountain range formed by volcanic activity.

A rocky terrain with minimal vegetation.

A type of traditional Indian dance.

A member of a social group in India traditionally regarded as outside the caste system and often facing discrimination.

A festival celebrating the harvest season.

A title given to high-ranking officials in the government.

A period of agricultural transformation that increased food production worldwide through the use of high-yield crops and modern farming techniques.

The shift from urban farming to rural farming.

The introduction of organic farming practices.

A movement focused solely on reducing carbon footprints.

A type of Indian clothing worn during festivals.

The period of British rule over India from 1858 to 1947.

A famous mountain range in northern India.

An ancient Indian script used for writing.

A type of protest involving public speeches.

The act of refusing to participate in or buy from a group or organization to express disapproval.

A celebration of community events and gatherings.

The act of entering a closed establishment without permission.

A form of ancient Indian artwork.

A festival celebrating social unity.

The classification of society into distinct groups based on occupation and social roles in ancient India.

A type of traditional Indian food.

The spread of nuclear weapons and technology to nations that do not already possess them.

The use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

A treaty aimed at preventing global warming.

The process of disarming nuclear weapons from existing stockpiles.