ch 13 Vocab

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Movement of Earth's crust under another

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subduct

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High plateau in Peru and Bolivia

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Altiplano

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Warming of ocean water along the west coast of South America

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El Nino

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Climate zones change with elevation

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vertical climate zones

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Natural defense against disease

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immunity

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Person of Spanish descent born in Spain's American colonies

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criollo

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Person of mixed Spanish and Native American ancestry

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mestizo

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Govt ruled by a small group

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oligarchy

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Economy relying on various exports/products

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diversified economy

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Ability to read and write

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literacy