Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Key Terms Review

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What is a peninsula?

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A landform surrounded by water on three sides

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Which term refers to a group of islands?

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Archipelago

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What is the definition of inflation?

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Increase in prices over time

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What is a hacienda?

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A large estate or plantation

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Which term refers to a person who flees their country for safety?

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Refugee

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What is the Caribbean Sea?

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A large body of water in the tropics

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Which city is the capital of Cuba?

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Havana

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What is ecotourism?

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Tourism that supports conservation and respects the environment

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How does smog form in urban areas?

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By combining smoke and fog from pollution

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Why might highlands have cooler temperatures than lowlands?

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They are at higher elevations.