Chapter 9 Vocabulary List Flashcards
1
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Elevation
A
The height above a specific level
2
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Trade Wind
A
A pattern of winds that blow from east to west in the tropics
3
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Immunity
A
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin
4
Q
Encomienda
A
A system in colonial Spain that allowed settlers to demand labor or tribute from Indigenous people in exchange for protection and religious instruction.
5
Q
Hacienda
A
A large estate or plantation in Spanish-speaking countries
6
Q
Creole
A
A person of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry
7
Q
Tariff
A
A tax imposed on imported goods
