Let's review some vocabulary words you learned in previous lessons. Click on each image to reveal the word's definition and how it is used in a sentence.
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![]() By Edward S. Curtis - This file was derived from: Inupiat Family from Noatak, Alaska, 1929, Edward S. Curtis.jpg: , Public Domain, Link indigenousDefinition:The first, original, or native to an area Example:The Inuit are one of the indigenous peoples of Canada. ![]() supply and demandDefinition:The amount of something that is available and how much of something people want Example:The supply and demand of products can change depending on people's needs and wants. ![]() consumerDefinition:A person who purchases goods and/or services Example:During the holidays, there are many more consumers out shopping. ![]() entrepreneurDefinition:A person who starts, organizes, and operates a business Example:This entrepreneur opened up her own clothing design business. ![]() scarcityDefinition:Restricted in quantity; not much left Example:The scarcity of rain caused the crops to die. ![]() creditDefinition:Money that a bank or business allows a person to use and then pay back later with interest Example:People use credit to buy many things. ![]() topographyDefinition:Physical features of an area of land Example:Topography maps can show different elevations of an area. ![]() climateDefinition:Weather conditions in an area over a long period of time Example:The climate in the southwestern United States is hot and dry. ![]() treatyDefinition:An agreement between two or more countries Example:The Treaty of Paris helped end the American Revolutionary War between the United States and Great Britain. ![]() immigrationDefinition:The process of moving to a new country to live there permanently Example:The largest immigration wave to the U.S. was between 1880 and 1920 when over 20 million people came from Europe. ![]() natural resourcesDefinition:Materials that occur in nature, such as water, minerals, and forests Example:Many different natural resources are located throughout the United States. ![]() politicianDefinition:A person who is active in government Example:The politician gave a speech before the election. ![]() innovationDefinition:Something new or different Example:Innovation tries to make people's lives easier. ![]() vetoDefinition:To reject a decision made by lawmakers Example:The president is able to veto a bill. |
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