south America historical geography Flashcards
1
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Lianos
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subregion consisting of grassland
2
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pampas
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low plains around the Rio de Plata
3
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estuary
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ocean inlet
4
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intertropical convergence zone
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area encircling the earth at the equator in wich the northeast and southeast trade winds converge.
5
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junta
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dictator or group of generals
6
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coup de tata
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sudden illegal seizure of power of government.
7
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multiactive culture
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has characteristics of both high-context and low-context cultures.
8
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carnival
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means “farewell to meat”
9
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leaching
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process in which rains dissolve nutrients in the soil and carry them away.
