Unit 3: Latin America: Chapter 8: The Physical Geography of Latin America: Section 1: The Land Flashcards
1
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Cordillera
A
Ranges that run parallel to one another like deep folds in carpets.
2
Q
Altiplano
A
Means “high plain” of the Andes peaks.
3
Q
Escarpment
A
The plateau plunges sharply to the Atlantic Ocean, forming a steep cliff or slope.
4
Q
Llano
A
Inland areas of South America that hold vast grasslands of Columbia and Venezuela.
5
Q
Pampas
A
Inland areas of South America that hold vast grasslands of Argentina and Uruguay.
6
Q
Guacho
A
Ranchers on large estates.
7
Q
Hydroelectric Power
A
Electricity generated from the energy of water.
8
Q
Estuary
A
An area where the tide meets a river current.
