| A | B |
| tributary | A smaller stream or irver that flows into a larger stream or river. |
| continental divide | An area of high ground dividing the flow of rivers towards opposite ends of a continent. |
| colony | A territory inhabited and controlled by people from a foreign land. |
| plantation | A large farm that grows mainly one crop. |
| pioneers | The first settlers that traveled west in the U.S. |
| bilingual | People who speak two languages. |
| megalopolis | A string of large cities that have gown together. |
| terrorism | Violent attacks that cause fear. |
| pulp | Softened wood fibers. |
| newsprint | Cheap paper used mainly for newspapers. |
| provinces | Administrative divisions of a country. |
| regionalism | The strong connection people feel toward the region in which they live. |
| maritime | On or near the sea. |