Physical Geography of Latin America

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A method of farming where farmers cut down trees then burn them to fertilize the soil.

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slash-and-burn

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When people move into cities.

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urbanization

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Mountains that run from Colombia to Argentina.

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Andes

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An area around the Pacific Ocean where many plates meet and earthquakes and volcanoes are common.

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ring of fire

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A river that runs through Brazil.

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Amazon

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Tropical grassland located in Colombia and Venezuela.

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llanos

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Mountains in Mexico: Andes, Rockies, Sierra Madre, Alps

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Sierra Madre

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Temperate grassland located in Argentina.

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pampas

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Cutting flat steps or terraces into the side of a mountain to have more land to cultivate is known as

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terrace farming

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What is a rain forest?

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A dense evergreen forest that has abundant rainfall year-round.