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Chapter 7 Section 3
Term | Definition |
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Inflation | A rise in prices that occurs when currency loses its buying power. |
Slash-and-Burn Agriculture | The practice of burning forest in order to clear land for planting. |
Cash Crop | A crop that farmers grow mainly to sell for a profit. |
Mexico City | The world’s second-largest city and one of the most densely populated urban areas. |
Smog | A mixture of smoke, chemicals, and fog. |
Maquiladoras | Many U. S.- and foreign-owned factories |