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