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| In the highlands of Latin America the five vertical climate zones are determined by... | elevation |
| What area has attracted people for thousands of years because of its mild climate, fertile soil and adequate rainfall? | Mexican Plateau |
| What are many Caribbean islands? | volcanic peaks |
| In Latin America, what attracted settlers to the mountains and plateaus? | Its cooler climates and rich natural resources. |
| What presents obstacles to inland development in Brazil? | escarpment |
| What was the name for Europeans who claimed parts of the Americas for Spain? | conquistadors |
| Most Latin American countries gain their independence when? | the 1800's |
| What are picture writings carved in stone called? | glyphs |
| The first Africans came to the Caribbean as what? | Enslaved workers brought by Europeans. |
| The Aztec city of Tenochititlan was located where? | On what today is Mexico City. |
| Name the Caribbean islands that have political links to the United States. | 1) Puerto Rico 2) Some of the Virgin Islands |
| Resforestation is what? | Planting new trees where forest lands have been stripped and cleared. |
| Latifundia are what? | Large, mechanized farms |
| What factors are essential for Latin American countries to work toward greater manufacturing and technology use? | 1) Skilled workforce 2) Efficient Transportation |
| What is the migration of people from rural areas to the cities called? | urbanization |
| Name for a city with more than 10 million people. | megacity |
| Descended from an area's first inhabitants | indigenous |
| Name for the clearing or destruction of forests. | deforestation |
| Name for a form of language unique to a particular group. | dialect |
| Name for a steep cliff or slope. | escarpment |
| Mountain ranges that run parallel to each other. | cordilleras |
| What is it called to blend beliefs and practices? | syncretism |
| What makes Latin America vulnerable to natural disasters? | Because os its physical geography. |
