| 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 chemicals that kill crop-destroying insects. |
| Caste | Social class based on a person's ancestory. |
| 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. |
