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Neely Vocab 06
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Peninsula | Landform surrounded by water on three sides |
| Plantation | A large farm that produces a crop for sale |
| Maquiladora | A factory in Mexico where gooods from other countries are put together |
| Latitude | Term for how far north or south of the Equator something is |
| Mestizo | Person of mixed Native American and Spanish background |
| Smog | Pollutant formed from fog mixed with chemicals |
| altitude | Height above sea level |
| Subsistence Farm | A farm that provides enough food for a family |
| Land Bridge | Landform that joins two larger landmasses |
| Adobe | Sun-dried clay bricks |
| Hieroglyphics | Form of writing that uses signs and symbols |
| Service Industry | Industry that helps people but does not produce goods |
| Industrialized | An economy that relies less on farming and more on manufacturing |
| Colony | Overseas territory |