| A | B |
|---|
| Precious Gems | Valuable gem stones, such as rubies, sapphires, and jade. |
| Deforestation | Widespread cutting of forests. |
| Socialism | Economic system in which most businesses are owned and run by the government. |
| Civil War | Fight among different groups within a country. |
| Plate | Huge slab of rock that makes up the earth's crust. |
| Strait | Narrow body of water between two pieces of land. |
| Free Port | Place where goods can be unloaded, stored, and shipped again without needing to pay any import taxes. |
| Terraced Field | Strips of land cut out of a hillside like stair steps so the land can hold water and be used for farming. |
