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Mexico map, custom, culture, terrain

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What is a way a group of people do things?   Custom  
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What are customs based on?   etiquette and taboo  
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What is etiquette?   the right way to do something  
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What is taboo?   the wrong way to do something  
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What are some examples of customs?   shaking hands, kissing cheeks, bowing, using silverware, using chopsticks  
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What are non-examples of customs?   food, clothing, holidays, religion  
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The physical features of an area of land are called what?   terrain  
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What are 3 examples of terrain?   plateau, volcano, mountain  
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What are the characteristics of terrain?   material, elevation, size  
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What defines a way a group of people live that makes them who they are?   Culture  
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What is Culture based on?   location, history, architecture, arts & music  
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What are some examples of Culture?   food, clothing, holidays, religion  
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What are some non-examples of Culture?   shaking hands, wedding ceremonies, removing shoes to enter a house  
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What types of terrain do most of the countries in Central America have?   mountains and plains  
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What are the types of terrain only some of the countries have?   volcanoes and plateaus  
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What is the climate of Central America most often like?   Tropical Climate  
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A tropical climate means that the region is   warm most of the year.  
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A tropical climate means that Central America ...   has a short cool season  
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What is there a lot of in a tropical climate like Central America?   a lot of rain  
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What is the region of Central America close to which creates a warm, rainy climate?   the equator  
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What causes the climate of Central America to vary from Tropical?   elevation  
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The environmental issues of Central America seem to be based on   location  
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What type of environmental issue to they have if they are close to the coast?   hurricanes  
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What do hurricanes and excessive rain cause?   soil erosion  
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What do the hurricanes cause that then causes soil erosion?   flooding and landslides  
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What is deforestation?   when forests have been cleared or thinned, usually by humans  
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What is the land being cleared for in Central America?   farming and housing  
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What is the most spoken language in Central America?   Spanish  
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What is the most common religion in Central America?   Roman Catholic  
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When do most of the countries in Central America celebrate Christmas?   December 25  
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Do all of the countries in Central America celebrate Christmas the same day?   Most do, but there are differences in customs  
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