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chapter 9 section 2
world geography
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tierra helada | Spanish term for “frozen land”/ a zone of permanent snow and ice / on the peak of the Andes |
| puna | A treeless / windswept / tableland / or basin in the higher Andes |
| tierra fria | Spanish term for “cold land” / the highest altitude zone / of Latin american highland climates |
| tierra templada | Spanish term for “temperate lands” / the middle altitude zone / of Latin american highland climates / |
| tierra caliente | Spanish term for “hot lands” / the lowest altitude zone / of Latin american highland climates |
| canopy | Top layer of rain forest / were the tops of tall trees / form a continuous layer of leaves |
| dominate | To have a / commanding position in |
| adapt | To make fit / for a specific use / or situation |
| specific | Related to or being an example of a certain kind of thing |