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15 Cards in this Set
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A very long mountain range
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Cordillera
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a volcano that may still erupt
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Active Volcano
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the part of the Earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, where the climate is the warmest
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Tropical Zone
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The parts of the Earth north and south of the tropical zone; the climate is cooler than the tropical zone
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Temperate Zone
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This region includes central and southern Mexico and Central America; also called Middle America
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Mesoamerica
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planting different crops together
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Intercropping
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A volcanic glass often used for tools by ancient people
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Obsidian
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The ruling class
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Elite
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An area used for religious ceremonies by the ancient people of the Americas
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Ceremonial Center
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A kind of sling that maks it easier for a person to carry heavy loads
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Tumpline
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a temporary ruler
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Regent
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Cutting and burning forest lands to gain new farmland
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Slash-and-burn-farming
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A picture-symbol that represents an object, idea or sound
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Glyphs
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a deep, natural well
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Cenote
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a very long mountain range found in Central America
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Cordillera
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