Vocab 11 Flashcards

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a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged

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sustainable

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a fact or event of scientific interest that can be scientifically explained or described

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phenomenon

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the main or strongest

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predominant

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covering a wide area; prevalent

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widespread

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to carry out or accomplish by concrete measures

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implement

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a climate zone that occurs as elevation increases, with its own natural vegetation and crops

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vertical climate zone

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refers to people of mixed indigenous and European descent

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Mestizo

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Spanish for "conqueror"; Spanish soldier who participated in conquest of indigenous peoples of Latin America

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conquistador

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farm product grown to be sold or traded rather than used by the farm family

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cash crop

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a blending of beliefs and practices from different religions into one faith

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syncretism