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RL - Chpt. 8
World Geography
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |