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Chapter 28
Vocabulary
17
Geography
6th Grade
07/19/2008

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Tsunamis
Definition
Huge waves created by undersea tectonic activity, such as earthquakes. P597
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Oyashio Current
Definition
A cool ocean current east of Japan. P597
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Japan Current
Definition
A warm ocean current east of Japan. P597
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Shintoism
Definition
The earliest known religion of Japan. P599
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Shamans
Definition
Shinto priests. P599
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Samurai
Definition
Warriors who served Japanese lords. P600
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Shogun
Definition
“Great general,” the highest Japanese warrior rank. P600
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Diet
Definition
Japan’s elected legislature. P601
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Megalopolis
Definition
A giant urban area that includes a string of cities that have grown together. P603
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Kimonos
Definition
Traditional Japanese robes. P603
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Futon
Definition
A lightweight cotton mattress, often used in Japan. P604
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Intensive cultivation
Definition
The practice of growing crops on every bit of available land. P605
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Demilitarized zone
Definition
A buffer zone that serves as a barrier separating two countries, such as North and South Korea. P609
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Entrepreneurs
Definition
People who use their money and talents to start a business. P612
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Chaebol
Definition
Huge industrial groups of South Korean companies, banks, and other businesses. P612
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Kimchi
Definition
Chinese cabbage that has been spiced and pickled; Korea’s national dish. P612
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Famine
Definition
A great shortage of food. P613
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