Latin American Studies: UNIT 1 VOCAB – Flashcards
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Geography
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The study of something a) the study of spatial distribution of features on earth b) the relationships between people and the land
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Physical Georgaphy
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The branch of geography that focuses on the characteristics of the natural environment
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Human Geography
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The branch of geography that focuses on characteristics and activities of humans
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Topography
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The study of the natural physical features of the land and their impact on people
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Costal Plain
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A low-lying, generally flat area located near a continent's coast
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Isthmus
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A narrow stripe of land connecting two larger land masses
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West Indies
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1) Greater Antilles (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Jamaica) 2) Lesser Antilles ( The rainbow of islands) 3) Bahamas
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Tectonic Plates
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Large, continuously moving slab of the earths crust
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Subduction Zone
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Area where one tectonic plate moves over another
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Magma
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Melted rock found beneath the earths surface (above ground= lava)
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Tributary
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A smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river
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Microclimate
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The climate of a small area whose climate differs significantly from that of the surrounding regions
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Tundra
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A vegetation zone characterized by low temperatures in which few trees grow
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Humus
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Decomposing organic matter whose decay releases nutrients into the soil, thus increasing fertility
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Erosion
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The process by which water and wind can pick up top soil or rock and carry it away from its source
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Leaching
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The process by which rain water passes down through soil, picking up nutrients and disposing them beyond the reach of plants roots
