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RL - Chpt. 8
World Geography
Question | Answer |
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basin | low area surrounded by higher land |
selva | thick rain forests in Brazil |
escarpment | a steep cliff between higher and lower land |
favela | slum areas |
deforestation | destroying large areas of forest |
pampas | vast treeless plain located in Argentina |
estancia | huge ranches in Argentina |
gaucho | cowhands |
hydroelectric power | electricity that is generated by flowing water |
llanos | grassy plains area in Venezuela |
altitude | height above sea level |
caudillo | military rulers |