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