The woman on the ducking stool, shown here,
could have broken any number of laws, including
disturbing the peace in a Puritan town. What do
you think was the social purpose of harsh, public
punishments? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Match your vocabulary word to its definition. 1. hectare reduced ability of the soil to support life 2. land degradation of spain and portugal 3. mangrove the pressing of soil particles closer together reducing the amount of air between particles 4. salinization 2.5 acres 5. junta group that controls the government 6. iberian small tropical tree 7. compaction higher than normal salt content in the soil