Chapter 8: The Physical Geography of Latin America VOCAB – Flashcards
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cordillera
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parallel chains of ranges of mountains
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altiplano
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Spanish for "high plain", a region in Peru and Bolivia encircled by the Andes peaks
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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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inland area of Colombia and Venezuela that hold vast grasslands
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pampa
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inland area of Argentina and Uruguay that hold vast grasslands
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gaucho
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the 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 form a continuous layer of leaves
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tierra caliente
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Spanish term for "hot land"; the lowest altitude zone of Latin American highlands climates
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tierra templada
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Spanish term for "temperate land"; the middle altitude zone of Latin American highlands climates
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tierra fria
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Spanish term for "cold land"; the highest altitude zone of Latin American highlands climates
