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Geo. Ch9 voc.
9th grade World Geo. Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| large system of mountain ranges located along the Pacific Coast, of Central, and South America. | Andes Mountains |
| the cowboys of Argentina and Uruguay. | Gauchos |
| grassy treeless areas used for livestock grazing and farming. | Llanos |
| savannas with flat terrain and moderate rainfall that make them suitable for farming. | Cerrado |
| grasslands and rich soil. | Pampas |
| river mainly in Venezuela and part of south america's northernmost river system. | Orinoco River |
| the second largest river in the world. | Amazon River |
| a river in Central South America that starts in Brazil. | Parana River |
| wide lower course of a river where the current is met by the tides. | Estuary |
| the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles and the Bahamas. | West Indies |
| a forest region located in the Tropical Zone with many types of trees. | Rain Forest |
| it is among the largest snakes in the world. | Anaconda |
| a sharp tooth meat eating fish. | Piranha |
| they cut trees, brush and grasses and burned the debris to clear the field. | Slash and Burn Techniques |
| is an ancient technique for growing crops on hillsides or mountain slopes. | Terraced Farming |
| are factors that “push” people to leave rural areas. (leave) | Push Factors |
| are factors that “pull” people toward cities. (bring in) | Pull Factors |
| it is the basic support system to keep an economy going. | Infrastructure |
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