| Term | Definition |
|---|
| plateau | a raised area of level land bordered on one or more sides by steep slopes or cliffs |
| fertile | able to support plant growth |
| archipelago | a group of islands |
| population density | the average number of people living in a square mile or square kilometer |
| monsoon | a wind that changes direction with the change of season |
| typhoon | a tropical storm that develops over the Pacific Ocean, with winds that reach speeds greater than 74 miles per hour |
| deciduous | falling off or shedding, as in leaves, seasonally or at a certain stage of development |
| developing country | a country that has low industrial production and little modern technology |
| developed country | a country with many industries and a well-developed economy |
| terrace | a level area in a hillside |
| double-cropping | to grow two or more crops on the same land |
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