Chapter 9 - Caribbean South America Flashcards
1
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Andes
A
Mountains that reach 18,000 feet
2
Q
Cordillera
A
A mountain system made up of roughly parallel ranges
3
Q
Guiana highlands
A
Venezuela’s highest elevation
4
Q
Orinoco river
A
The regions longest river
5
Q
Llanos
A
Region of plains
6
Q
Cartagena
A
A major naval base and commercial port in the Spanish empire
7
Q
Bogota
A
The capital of Columbia
8
Q
Guerrillas
A
Members of an irregular military force
