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Tasmania
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A native specie that lives in Tasmania. A British confectionery company that makes delicious chocolates!. A colour that represents alot about the environment and our surroundings. Many trees fill these areas with other native things like flowers etc... A big ship that can bring you from Melbourne to Tasmania .
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Tennessee
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the designer of the state capitol. tennessee got their nickname because of the large groups of volunteers from this state for the war of 1812. state flower. state bird. the state name came from a Cherokee village called-.
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Texas
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Site of Famous Historical Battle. Important River. NFL Team. State Capital. Offical State Bird.
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Texas
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'The Lone Star State'. The capital city of Texas. A river in Texas, runs between Texas and Oklahoma. The region Texas is in. The 36th president of the United States, also was born in Texas.
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Texas History
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Texas Cattle. Famous Mission. Lone Star State. Colliding Climate result. Highest Elevation in Texas.
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Texas Regions: Mountains and Basins Region
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is an area in which all the clocks are set to the same time. an area that gets less than 10 inches of rain per year. all the trees and plants growing in an area, even farmers crops. is a boundary line. is an object, such as a mountain, that stands out from the area around it.
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Texas Revolution
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Controlled Texas for hundreds of years. Spanish word for 'cottonwood'. Offered cheap land to the settlers. Ben Milam forced him and his soldiers to surrender. Location of the Alamo.
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Texas Revolution
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This was the battle that got Texas there 'Independence' from mexico. . This siege lasted about 3 months and was located in mexicos San Antonio de Béxar. This was a small fight between the Texan and army and the Mexican army. there was not that many casualties and Deaf Smith has a big part to do with it. This is a battle that the Texans lost. As of now the building that they fought at is currently in San Antonio . This battle was the first military engagement of the Texas Revolution (Wikipedia.com).
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Thailand
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The currency in Thailand.. A climate in Thailand.. A country in Asia.. The priminister of Thailand. A food they eat with there fingers..
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Thailand
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What is the dominant gender in Thailand?. What is the capitol of Thailand?. What is the main language in Thailand. What is the traditional greeting called?. What are most of the houses made out of?.
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Thailand
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What is the capital of Thailand?. What river forms part of Thailand's eastern border?. What is Thailand the worlds largest exporter of?. What type of cat is native to Thailand?. What is the currency in Thailand?.
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The Amazon Rainforest
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The largest rainforest. dark, damp and full of dead leaves. the very top of the rainforest layer. This rainforest is dry and foggy in the summer. much of the rain is stopped here because of it's thick foliage.
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The Andes and Pampas
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Cultural Traits of the Andes and Pampas
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Native cultures in the Andes are _____.. The people that had a big impact on the culture.. The Europeans influenced new ways of dance and music, such as the _____.. What they described the combination of Spanish-style music and ancient Native American music as.. Symbol of independent life.
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The Ashanti Kingdom
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The political, economic and social structure of the Ashanti Kingdom
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What do they call the “big man” (almost like a mayor)?. What is the Akan and Asante dialect called?. What is the cloth called that is made of a very strong material that cannot tear? . The Ashanti had this valuable resource in abundance and the British wanted control over this product.. Gold, slaves and the variety of p_______________ used for farming made the Ashanti’s economy very strong..
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The British System of Government
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Although both houses of Parliament must, in theory, approve laws before they are submitted to the king or queen, the Lords can only ... a bill that has passed in the House of Commons. . In each electoral distric, the candidate with the most votes wins and sits in the Commons. In the so-called 'first-past-the-post' system, all other votes are .... The power of the Lords is ... when compared to that of the House of Commons. . Her Majesty's Government consists of the Prime Minister (PM) and the ..., which is made up of the MPs who run the different government departments. . Each Member of Parliament (MP) represents one of 650 ... in the UK. .
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The Coldest Place on Earth
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a thickness of some material laid on or spread over a surface.. A continent that is around the South Pole.. to cast off the feathers, skin, or the like, that will be replaced by a new growth.. the fine, soft, thick, hairy coat of the skin of a mammal.. to walk with short steps,rocking from side to side, as a duck..
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The Expansion of Europe
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belief in free trade and competition based on Adam Smith’s argument that the invisible hand of free competition would benefit all individuals.. organization of artisanal production into trade-based associations, or guilds, each of which received a monopoly over its trade and the right to train apprentices and hire workers.. period in Europe from the mid-seventeenth through the mid-nineteenth centuries during which great agricultural progress was made and the fallow, or idling of a field to replenish nutrients, was gradually eliminated.. 1723-1790. One of the best known critics of government regulations of trade and industry; a leading figure of the Scottish enlightenment. . peasants using hand made tools to make supplies to sell..
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The French Revolution
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A 'Stroke of State'. Had no extreme views . French for 'Emigrants' became a source of trouble for France. Reformed France's administrative structure by dividing it into 83 equal districts . Wanted more drastic changes than those proposed by the National Assembly.
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The Geography Of India
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The delta that empties out in the Bay of Bengal.. These mountains are the highest in the world and is a natural barrier.. An island in the southern coast of India.. The river that flow in the Himalayan mountains.. A desert in India..
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The Geography of Texas
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describes the patterns of weather for climates to change. describes the air at one time and place. is anything found in nature that is useful to people. is an area with common features, people, and ways of living that set it apart from other areas. includes all the trees and plants growing in an area, even farmers' crops.
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The Greek City
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city founded by Greeks, later called Constatinople. the city-state became the central focus of Greek Life. rule by the few. hoplites went into battle as unit,marching shoulder to shoulder in a rectagular formation. open area were people could assemble and market.
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The Growth of Australia's Population
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The movement of people out of a country. The permanent or semi-permanent movement of people from one location to another.. The average number of years a person can be expected to live; affect by nutrition, occupation, heredity and other factors.. The counting of a population with details of age, sex, jobs, and other relevant information.. The excess of births over deaths, usually expressed as a percentage.
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Teenage
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The History of Southern & Eastern Asia
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ownership and decision making made by the government. group with Vietnamese independence as its goal. Vietnam before World War II. U.S. military base bombed by Japan. Ho Chi Minh's political party.
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The Jungle
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Discovers 'drink'. Jurgis discovers this . Jurgis becomes this when he has no money. Dies during childbirth. The country the family immigrated from.
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The Making of Modern Britain
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First Labour Prime Minister after WW2. Churchill's original political party. Nickname of Macmillan. Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer who introduced prescription charges in 1951. Churchill's successor as Prime Minister.
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The Middle East
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movement: thoughts. religions, traditions, holidays, customs, clothing, etc.. area with minimal rainfall. most populated city: Istanbul. the shape of the land.
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The Muslim World
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King. Muslim house of worship. In Islam, an effort in Gods service.. In the Ottoman empire a religious community of non- muslims. In traditional Indian society, unchangeable social group into which a person is born.
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The Nationalist Movement In Indo-China
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Phan Boi Chau met the Chinese reformer_________ in Yokohama in 1905.. which imerialist power dominated vietnam. he founder of Hoa Hao was a man called ___________________. the us-vietnam war was called as the first_____________war. Name the Viceroy who offered Dominion Status in October 1929.
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The Northeast
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The state whose capital is Hartford. New Jersey's nickname is 'The _____ State'. The state whose capital is Montpelier. The sport first played in New Jersey. The capital of Massachusetts.
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The Northern Lights
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Which season is best to see them?. The Northern Lights are actually a result of collisions between______ particles.. One of the most common colors of Northern Lights is pale___.. Clear ________ make it easier to see them.. scientific name for Northern Lights in the north.
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The Philippines
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the oldest copper mine in the country still exists.. the narrowest strait in world between Samar and Leyte.. it bounds the country on the North.. Region V.. mountain which is considered as a powerful energy source for pilgrims and spiritualists..
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The Plains
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After water, these were the Plains' most important natural resource.. Meaning 'in short supply.'. One of three important crops grown by Central Plains people, along with beans and corn.. A carrier made of wooden poles and pulled by dogs.. Any man who was a good warrior and a good leader could become this..
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The Rainforest
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What do Vampire bats drink.. The third layer of the rain forest.. Its an animal that has two animal names in it.. Name the tree that yopu get chocolate from.. The largest rainforest..
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The River Nile
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This animal lives near the river Nile. It was named after it and is very dangerous.. The River Nile floods between June and _________________.. Which lake is thought of as the source of the River Nile?. What does Ar or Aur mean?. Which continent is the River Nile in?.
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The Roots of Modern Mexico
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The ones that conquered. The Spanish soldier. The priest. The capital of the Aztec. mix of Spanish and Native american.
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The Southwest
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a flat-topped hill. a deep, narrow valley with steep sides. an area of land that receives very little rain. to change to fit new conditions. a Spanish settlement in the United States for teaching Christianity.
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The Spaniards
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countries like England, France and___ waged war on the Spanish. His ____ voyage was in May 1494. they claimed this set of islands. Columbus made ___ voyages to the Caribbean. the Spanish built this over the Rio Cobre.
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The Statehood of California
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the first 100,000 Californians were called this when they arrived in 1849 . is a kind of economy in which people can own and run their own business. is a low, wet area, usually covered by shallow water. . is a person who sets up a new business. is a narrow piece of land that connects two larger land areas.
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The U.S. Virgin Islands
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body of water and a beach that is famous . Part of the virgin island national park. 60% of the Island is protected by the Virgin Island National Park. Locatedd on Saint Croix. Population is 51,634 people.
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The West
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Name given to men who made their livinng by Ranching. Farmers who broke up Sod. Cattle named after a State. When cowboys herded a large amount of cattle to go to Market or to graze. Miners would mine for days for this.
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Touring Australia
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Known for pearling and oldest operating cinema. Country music capital. Meccano set traffic light intersection. Victory in the americas cup. See the Rocky Hill war Memorial.
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Tourist Sites
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An educational facility that uses effective methods to teach science, technology, mathematics and engineering.. A sculpture of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.. The principal church of a diocese, with which the bishop is officially associated.. A large public garden or area of land used for recreation.. An open space or covered building where vendors sell their goods..
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Travel the World
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A parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power. A volcanic island republic in Melanesia; independent since 1980. A republic in Central America; one of the most politically stable countries in Latin America. Transcontinental country in Eurasia, mainly in Anatolia in Western Asia. A republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe.
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Traveling Around
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Country starting with 'A'.. It travels on tracks.. Country starting with 'C'.. You claim your seat on the plane.. A long walk to see something..
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Trees and Other Plants: Earth's Vegetation
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Grasses and scattered trees adapted to a tropical wet and dry climate.. Permanent ice and snow; no plant life.. Treeless plain with grasses, mosses and scrubs adapted to a cold climate.. Evergreen trees with needles and cones.. Short and tall grasses adapted to cool climates..
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Tropical Forest
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An anteater's claws can get up to this many inches and is used mainly for protection.. The males of this species develop silver hair on their backs between the ages of 8 and 10.. This nocturnal primate with large round eyes can be found by Slither Inn.. Ring-tailed lemurs are from this country.. A group of hyenas is called a ____..
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Tropical Rain Forest
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The largest number of species lives in this biome. The temperature remains around 30 degrees C throughout the year. This biome receives the most rainfall.. Sometimes called the 'temperate rain forest'. the temperature ranges from 5 to 20 degrees Celsius. This biome contains many coniferous trees.. This biome receives no more than 25 centimeters per year. The temperature is extreme, being blazing hot during the day, and cold at night.. This biome contains deciduous trees. The temperature can get higher than 30 degrees Celsuis, and gets no lower than 25 degrees. The rain is seasonal.. Characterized by a semiarid climate. The rainfall is low, and the temperature ranges between 10 and 20 degrees C..
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Tropical Rainforest
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An ornamental cloth covering hung or held up over something, especially a throne or bed. Country that has tropical areas. A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall. A colorless, transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms. Of or at a fairly or comfortably high temperature.
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Tropical Rainforest Biome
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An evergreen forest with abundant rainfall and a warm, humid climate located between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn . Rainfall not absorbed by soil. The layer of the forest formed by the crown of tall trees, often 65-100 feet (20- 30 meters) tall. An animal that lives in, or is adapted to living in trees. An animal without a backbone.
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Tropical Rainforests
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Countries are relieved are some of their debt in return for protecting their rainforest.. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora – a treaty to protect endangered plants and animals.. A logging practice where most/all trees in area are cut down (unselectively).. Responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment, sustain local people and often involves education. It is small scale and involves small groups of visitors.. The cutting down of trees which are mature/inferior, to encourage the growth of remaining trees in a woodland..
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