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12 Cards in this Set
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isthmus
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a narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas
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tierra caliente
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the warmest climate zone, located at lower elevations
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tierra templada
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a temperate climate zone, located at mid-level elevations
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tierra fría
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a colder climate zone, located at higher elevations
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maquiladora
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a foreign-owned factory where workers assemble parts
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megacity
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a great city that is made up of several large and small cities
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staple
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foods that are eaten regularly
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surplus
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more than needed to survive
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conquistador
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Spanish conquerors
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colonialism
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control of an area by another nation
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plaza
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a public square
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syncretism
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a blending of beliefs and practices from different religions
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