| A | B |
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| subcontinent | large, landmass that is part of a continent |
| delta | a usually triangular deposit of soil at the mouth of a river |
| sediment | minerals and debris that settle at the bottom of a river |
| monsoon | a seasonal wind that blows over the north part of the Indian Ocean |
| archipelago | a group of islands |
| caste | an inherited social class |
| meditate | to engage in peaceful contemplation in order to achieve enlightenment |
| Hinduism | religion developed in ancient India, ideas of karma and reincarnation are central to this religion |
| tributary | a small river that feeds into a larger river |
| inscription | a written message |
