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World Geo
Chapter 11, 12, and 13 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Isthmus | A narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, connecting two larger bodies of land. |
| Guerrilla | A member of an armed force that is not part of a regular army; relating to a form of warfare carried on by such an independent armed force. |
| Archipelago | A group of islands. |
| Coral Island | A island formed by the skeletal remains of tiny sea animals and the sand and sediment piling on top of them. |
| Windward | Facing the wind. |
| Leeward | Facing away from the wind. |
| Escarpment | A steep cliff that separates two level areas of differing elevations. |
| Sertao | An interior plateau in Brazil with poor soil and uncertain rain. |
| Favela | A slum community in Brazilian city. |
| Plantation | A large estate farmed by many workers. |
| Gasohol | A mixture of gasoline and ethanol. |
| Deforestation | The process of stripping the land of its trees. |
| Ecotourism | Tourism to places having unspoiled natural resources, with minimal impact on the environment being a primary concern. |
| Mulatto | A person of mixed African American and European ancestry. |
| Bauxite | A mineral used in making aluminum. |
| llano | A grassy plain. |
| Cordillera | A related set of separate mountain ranges. |
| Campesino | In Latin America, a tenant farmer or farm worker. |
| Altiplano | |
| Paramo | |
| Timber line | |
| Selva | |
| Estuary | |
| Piedmont | |
| Pampas | |
| Gaucho |