Latin America Geography

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conducting trade by exchanging goods or services instead of money

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Barter

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a vegetation zone of mainly tall trees that remain green all year; also refers to the type of vegetation in this zone

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Broadleaf Evergreen Forest

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the pattern of weather over a long period

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climate

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a type of high-altitude, tropical forest that is usually covered by clouds or mist

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Cloud forest

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raising crops for sale, often on large farms

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Commercial Farming

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a geographic region with too little rainfall to support much plant life; also a vegetation zone

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Desert

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a vegetation zone of mainly small trees, bushes, and other plants adapted to a dry climate; also refers to the type of vegetation in this zone

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Desert Scrub

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a leader who governs by force, without the consent of the people

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dictator

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any action that relates to the making, buying, and selling of goods and services

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Economic Activity

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a community of all the living things in an area and the environment in which they live

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Ecosystem