South America Academic Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does “rainforest” mean?

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A thick forest with lots of rain and plants.

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What is a “mountain range”?

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A series of connected mountains

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What does “border” mean?

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The edge or line between two places

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What does “desert” mean?

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A dry area with little or no rain

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What does “Carnival” mean in Brazil?

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A large festival with costumes, parades, and music

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What does “explorer” mean?

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A person who travels to new places to learn about them.

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What is “terraced farming”?

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Planting crops on flat steps built into a mountain

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What does “irrigation” mean?

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A way to move water to crops

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What is a “predominant” language?

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The most common or widely spoken language

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What does “wildlife” mean?

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Wild animals and plants living in nature