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Peninsula

• A type of tree found near water bodies.

• A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.

• A large body of saltwater smaller than an ocean.

• A flat area of land with no trees.

Isthmus

• A large body of water surrounded by land.

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, usually with water on either side.

• A type of mountain range formed by tectonic activity.

• A flat area of land with few trees.

Monopolist

• A person or business that has a monopoly, or exclusive control over a commodity or service in a particular market.

• A company that competes with others in a free market.

• An individual who promotes fair competition among businesses.

• A government entity that regulates market prices.

Drug Cartel

• A legal organization that promotes the production and distribution of pharmaceuticals.

• An illicit consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition and control the production and distribution of illegal drugs.

• A government agency that regulates drug production and distribution.

• A non-profit organization that helps drug addicts recover.

Merida Initiative

• A trade agreement between the United States and Mexico.

• A security cooperation agreement between the United States, Mexico, and the countries of Central America, with the aim of combating the threats of drug trafficking and transnational crime.

• A cultural exchange program between the United States and Central America.

• An environmental protection treaty involving the United States and Mexico.

Democrat

• A member or supporter of the Republican Party, one of the two major political parties in the United States.

• A member or supporter of the Democratic Party, one of the two major political parties in the United States.

• A person who advocates for socialist policies in the United States.

• An independent voter who does not align with any political party.

Tropical Rain Forest

• A hot, moist biome found near Earth's equator, known for its dense canopies of vegetation and diverse species.

• A cold, dry biome located near the poles, characterized by sparse vegetation and extreme temperatures.

• A temperate biome with distinct seasons, featuring a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees.

• A coastal biome with high salinity, home to various marine species and salt-tolerant plants.

Plateau

• An area of relatively level high ground.

• A low-lying area between mountains.

• A steep cliff or rock face.

• A flat area of land near the sea.

Gadsden Purchase

• An 1853 agreement between the United States and Mexico, in which the U.S. agreed to pay Mexico for a portion of land that later became part of Arizona and New Mexico.

• A treaty signed in 1848 that ended the Mexican-American War.

• An agreement in 1867 where the U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia.

• A land deal in 1850 that involved the sale of California to the United States.

Life Expectancy

• The average period that a person may expect to live.

• The maximum age a person can reach.

• The average age of death in a specific population.

• The age at which a person is considered an adult.