Latin America Chapter 1 Vocab

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A large raised area of mostly flat land

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Plateau

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Flat grassy region in South America

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Pampas

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A narrow land strip with water on both sides connecting two larger land areas.

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Isthmus

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A river or stream flowing into a larger river

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Tributary

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Rock-like substance from tiny sea animals' skeletons

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Coral

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Height of land above sea level

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Elevation

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Electricity from rushing water

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Hydroelectricity

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Latin America is in which hemisphere?

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Western

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Climate in Latin America:

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All of these

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Most valuable resource in Mexico.

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oil