Latin American Vocabulary

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Volcanoes can be a benefit for farmers because they fertilize the soil.

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advantage

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Factory workers assemble parts into a final product.

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put together

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Spanish colonists transformed the culture of what is now Mexico.

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changed completely

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Air pollution has become a common circumstance in Mexico City.

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condition

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The landforms in parts of Central America and southern Mexico are similar.

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alike

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The economy of Central America has had a long dependence on agriculture.

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reliance

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Panama initiated expansion of the Panama Canal to create economic growth.

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began

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At times, the countries of Central America were part of larger nations, but they are currently independent.

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self-governing

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The heritage of people living in Central America is influenced by many cultures.

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born characteristics

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Because of its geographic location, the Caribbean islands are prone to hurricanes.

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likely to experience