Life in the Andes

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the division of land into zones based on elevation, which in turn helps determine climate, vegetation, and how people adapt.

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Elevation Zones

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The "hot land" which is the lowest elevation zone of the Andes Mountains.

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Tierra Caliente

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The "temperate land" which is the second lowest zone of the Andes Mountains.

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Tierra Templada

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The "cold land" which is the 2nd highest elevation zone of the Andes Mountains.

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Tierra Fria

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the creation of flat areas on mountain slopes for farming.

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Terracing

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the highest elevation where trees grow on a mountain

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Tree Line

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the trading of crops between areas of different elevation zones.

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Vertical Trade

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the lowest elevation on mountains where snow remains year-round

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Snow Line

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The "temperate land" which is the second lowest zone of the Andes Mountains.

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Tierra Templada

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Vertical trade is the trading of goods between

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lowland and highland areas.