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South America set 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Andes Mountains | 2nd highest mountain range in the world....over 4500 miles....stretch the length of S. America (western side) |
| Strait of Magellan | strait located near the tip of S. America |
| Lake Maracaibo | S. America's largest lake |
| Patagonia | dry, windswept plateau....sheep raising.....southeastern Argentina |
| Gran Chaco | vast lowland region in northern Argentina |
| Valdes Peninsula | lowest point on the continent....131 feet below sea level |
| human rights | rights that are inherent to all human beings....no matter what gender, color, religion, or political stance |
| life expectancy | how long a person is expected to live |
| literacy rate | percentage of people who can read and write |
| censorship | power to examine books, news, stories, mail, and movies by a government |
| economic activities | agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries |