social science Flashcards
(22 cards)
What does Infrastructure mean?
the basic buildings, roads, and power supplies needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
What is Subsistence farming
farmers focus on growing enough food to feed themselves and their families with just a little bit left to trade for other goods
What does genocide mean?
the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
what is GDP
the total value of goods produced and services provided in a country during one year. FOr example, the total value of the number of cars produced in a country or birthday cakes made in one year.
what is a coup
a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.
what does Apartheid mean?
a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race. This system was used in South Africa and Zimbabwe
what does charismatic mean?
A charming person that others wish to follow because of their upbeat, and outgoing personality
What does colonialism mean
acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and taking advantage of it economically.
What is an Eco- System
It is a biological community
what is an estuary
an area where a river flows into the sea
what is and Oasis
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found
what is a Nomad a member of a people having no permanent home, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock.
a member of a people having no permanent home, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock.
what is a savanna
a grassy plain with a little amount of trees
Isthmus
is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, usually with water on either side.
what is a refugee
is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, usually with water on either side.
what is penury
extreme poverty
what does Capricious mean
a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change or decision
what is a dictator
a person who has complete control over the government
what does Incessant mean
something regarded as unpleasant that continues without pause or interruption.
what is a coup
a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.
what is plethora
a large or excessive amount of something
