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13 Cards in this Set
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basin
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low area surrounded by higher land
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selva
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tropical rain forest in brazil
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escarpment
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steep cliff between higher and lower land
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favela
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slum area
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deforestation
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widespread cutting of forest
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republic
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nation with strong national governemnt headed by elected leaders
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pampas
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vast treeless, grass-covered plains of south afica
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estancia
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huge ranch
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gaucho
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cowhand
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hydroelectric power
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electricity generated by flowing water
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llanos
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grassy plains
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altitude
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height above sea level
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caudillo
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military ruler
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