Chapter 8 – The Physical Geography of Latin America – Flashcards
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Cordillera
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mountain range that runs parallel to another
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Altiplano
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spanish for high plan, a region in Peru and Bolivia encircle by the Andes peak
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Escarpment
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steep cliff or slope between a higher and lower land surface
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Llano
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fertile plains in inland areas of Colombia and Venezuela
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Pampas
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grassy treeless plains of southern South America
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Gaucho
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cowhands of Argentina and Uruguay
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Hydroelectric power
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electrical energy generated by falling water
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Estuary
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an area where the tide meets a river current
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Canopy
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top layer of a rain forest, where the tops of tall trees forma continuous layer of leaves
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Tierra caliente
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Spanish for 'hot land'; the lowest altitude zone of Latin American highlands climates
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Tierra templada
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Spanish for 'temperate land' ; the middle altitude zone of Latin American highlands climates
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Tierra fria
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Spanish for 'cold land' ; the highest altitude zone of the Latin American highland climates
