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16 Cards in this Set
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Tributary
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A stream or river that flows into a larger river
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Deforestation
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The process of cutting and clearing away trees from a forest.
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Hieroglyph
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A picture or symbol used in hieroglyphics
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Chinampas
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A floating garden on which the Aztec grew crops.
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Hacienda
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In Spanish-speaking countries,a big farm, or ranch.
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Distribution
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The process of moving products to their markets
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Tourism
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The business of helping peole travel on vacations
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Fiesta
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A holiday celebrated by a village or town, with events such as parades, games, and feats
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Dictator
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A person who has complete cintrol over a country's government
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Surgar Cane
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A plant from which surgar is made out of.
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Diversify
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To conduct business activities in a variety of industries.
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Departamento
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A Guatemalan state.
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Pan-American
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Relating to all of the Americans.
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Urbanization
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The movement of people from the countryside to cities.
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Inflation
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A continuing increase in the price of goods and services, or a continuing decrease in the capability of money to buy doods and srvices.
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Oasis
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A region in a desert that is fertile because it is near a river or spring.
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