GEOG 1003 Study Guide - Intertropical Convergence Zone, Trade Winds, Coriolis Force
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Ideographic writing- each symbol (commonly called a character) primarily represents an idea rather than a sound (although the symbols can denote sounds in certain circumstances). As a result, it requires the use of large numbers of distinct symbols. Loess- a fine, wind deposited sediment that makes fertile soil, but is very vulnerable to water erosion. Special economic zones (sezs)- relatively small districts in china that have been fully opened to global capitalism. Sphere of influence- in countries not formally colonized in the 19th and early 20th centuries (particularly china and iran), limited areas called. Spheres of influence were gained by particular european countries for trade purposes and more generally for economic exploitation and political manipulation. Lingua franca- an agreed upon common language to facilitate communication on specific topics such as international business, politics, sports, or entertainment. Khmer rouge- literally red (or communist) cambodians. the left-wing insurgent group led by french-educated marxists rebelled against the royal.
