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ch.9
vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cordillera | a group of mountain ranges that run side by side. |
| cash crop | product grown to be sold for export. |
| altiplano | large highland plateau |
| navigable | body of water wide and deep enough to allow the passage of ships. |
| empire | group of lands under one ruler |
| foothill | low hill at the base of a mountain range. |
| llanos | grassy plains |
| sodium nitrate | chemical used in fertilizer and explosives |
| mestizos | person with mixed with spanish and native american background. |
| landlocked | country with no land bordering |