| A | B |
|---|
| subcontinent | large landmass that is part of another continent but distinct from it |
| monsoon | seasonal wind that blows over a continent for months at a time |
| green revolution | great increase in food grains production due to the use of improved seeds, pesticides, and efficient farming techniques |
| jute | plant fiber used for making rope, burlap bags, and carpet backing |
| cottage industry | home- or village-based industry in which family members supply their own equipment to make goods |
| pesticide | powerful chemical that kills crop destroying insects |
| caste | social class based on a person's ancestry |
| reincarnation | rebirth of a soul in a new body |
| tributary | small river that flows into a larger river |
| delta | area formed from a soil deposit located at the mouth of a river |
| cyclone | intense storm system with heavy rain and high winds |
| dzong | Buddhist center of prayer and study in Bhutan |
| atoll | low-lying, ring-shaped island that surrounds a lagoon |
| lagoon | shallow pool of water surrounded by reefs, sandbars, or atolls |
