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IGHS Winkels
World Geography Chapter 12
Term | Definition |
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escarpment | a steep cliff between two level areas at different heights |
sertao | interior plateau |
favelas | slum communities |
plantations | large commercial farms |
gasohol | an alcohol-based fuel that is a mix of gasoline and ethanol |
deforestation | permanent removal of woodlands |
ecotourism | tourism that encourages environmental awareness and has little effect on the ecosystem |