Country that Americans fought against the spread of communism in the 1960's-1970's.

US President during the Vietnam War.

Tactics used by the Viet Cong. Includes ambushing, raids and setting booby traps

Laos is an example of this. This means that they have no access to the coastline or surrounding water areas.

A large and powerful wave that can destroy anything in its path.

Young men who devote their life to their religious practices. Usually wear orange robes and have bald heads.

Illegal hunting of animals.

Powerful tropical storms, often compared to hurricanes.

The process of cutting down trees to make room for other resources.

Very powerful winds that can bring rain.

The climate in the rainforest is hot and _______.

A strip of land connecting two landmasses

An area that is a part of a continent

A groups of islands that make up 5 different countries in Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, East Timor, the Philippines

A circle of volcanoes surrounding the Pacific Ocean.

A humid air mass that forms over oceans

hot and rainy all year; areas along the equator

an area of lush vegetation and year-round rainfall

a long period without rain

A species in danger of becoming extinct in the near future

A religion based on the teachings of the Buddha. The major religion of Southeast Asia.

A conflict that was between the US and the Soviet Union.

A prolonged war (1954-1975) between the communist armies of North Vietnam and the non-communist armies of South Vietnam

A theory that if one nation comes under Communist control, then neighboring nations will also come under Communist control.

A Communist-led army and guerrilla force in South Vietnam that fought its government and was supported by North Vietnam.

A US law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military; last used during Vietnam War