Pacific South Amarica Flashcards
1
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Altiplano
A
A broad, high plateau that lies between the rites of the Andes
2
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Strait
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A narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water
3
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Atacama desert
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In northern chili this desert lies about 600 miles long.
4
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El Niño
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A ocean and weather pattern that affects the pacific coast
5
Q
Quito
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Is the national capital of Ecuador
6
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La Paz
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Is the highest capital city in the world
7
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Lima
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Peru’s capital
8
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Coup
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A sudden overthrow of the government by a small group of people
9
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Santiago
A
The capital of Chile
