| A | B |
|---|
| contiguous | all connected in one block |
| temperate | mild climate |
| glaciers | large masses of ice and packed snow |
| export | send(sell) to other countries |
| drought | rainfall below normal for a long period of time |
| commercial agriculture | business of producing crops to sell |
| cordillera | system of several mountains ranges that run parallel to one another |
| rain shadow effect | mountain slopes prevents rainfall on the other side make a dry climate |
| dam | barrier that controls the flow of water |
| peninsulas | narrow strips of land extended into a body of water (has water on 3 sides) |
| modified | made less extreme |
| subsistence farming | growing just enough food to feed their families |
| aquifers | layers of rock beneath the earth that contain water |
| cenotes | underground pools |
| sustainable | preserving resources rather than using them up |
| adapted | adjusted |
| colonize | build settlements and develop trade |
| plantations | large farms that grow crops for profit |
| missionaries | people who travel to a foreign place and try to convert others to their religion |
| tax | fee demanded by the government |
| protested | objected to |
| revolution | overthrow government |
| constitution | document that organizes a government and states its powers |
| amendments | formal changes to a law |
| pioneers | settlers of new land |
| industrialization | large scale production |
| transcontinental | travel across great distances |
| abolition | movement to end slavery |
| seceded | formal withdraw |
| civil war | war between opposing groups in the same country |
| alliances | partnerships |
| neutrality | refusal to take sides |
| dictator | ruler with complete control |
| terrorism | use violence to achieve political results |
| civilization | society with highly developed culture, politics, and technology |
| hieroglyphics | system of wirting that used pictures and symbols |
| empire | extensive group of people governed by one ruler |
| tribute | fees |
| conquistador | Spanish solider-explorer |
| epidemic | wide outbreak of disease |
| republic | government of elected officials |
| exiled | forced to leave the country |
| annexation | adding territory |
| opposed | objected to decision |
| reforms | changes |
| tyranny | harsh government |
