Chapter 16 (Unit 4)

Question 1

A journey especially by a group of people for a specific purpose; to explore a distant place.

Answer 1

Expedition

Question 2

To unite two or more things, (such as two businesses) into one thing

Answer 2

Amalgamate

Question 3

To be knowledgeable about many different parts of the world

Answer 3

Cosmopolitan

Question 4

Affecting or tending to affect a large number of individuals within a population, community, or region at the
same time.

Answer 4

Epidemic

Question 5

A wind that is blowing toward something (such as a ship or an airplane) as it moves forward

Answer 5

Headwinds

Question 6

A port, city, or other center to which goods are brought for import and export, and for collection and
distribution.

Answer 6

Entrepots

Question 7

The science or practice of drawing maps

Answer 7

Cartography

Question 8

Attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.

Answer 8

Supernatural

Question 8

Kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of

Answer 8

Decimate

Question 8

Make a copy of; reproduce

Answer 8

Replicate