Chapter 8: Physical Geo of Central America Vocab

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A narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas.

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isthmus

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A group of chain of islands

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archipelago

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Biological diversity in an environment indicated by different species of plants and animals.

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biodiversity

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Usable power

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Energy

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To demonstrate or show openly

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exhibit

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Low-lying country.

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Lowlands

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Area of level high ground.

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plateau

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Top of a mountain or hill.

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crest

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Pointed top of a mountain.

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crest

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Two sub-layers of Earth's crust that move and fracture.

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tectonic plates