SS Ch 6 Section 1 & 2 Vocab Flashcard

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A narrow strip of land connecting two landmasses.

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Isthmus

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A stream or river flowing into a larger river.

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Tributary

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Tree that loses leaves yearly

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decidious

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Current in the Pacific Ocean affecting weather due to air pressure changes

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el nino

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Region between latitudes 23°27' N and 23°27' S

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tropical zone

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Cutting and clearing trees from a forest

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deforestation

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Symbol in hieroglyphics.

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Hierglph

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Floating garden where Aztecs grew crops.

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Chinampa

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Exchange between Europe and its colonies in the Americas.

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Columbian Exchange

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Ancient Inca stone city.

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Machu Picchu