Chapter 11 Flashcards

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Altiplano

A

Broad, high plateau that lies between the ridges of the Andes

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Strait

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A narrow body of water connecting 2 larger bodies of water

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3
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Atacama desert

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600 miles long, located in northern Chile

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4
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El Niño

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An ocean and weather pattern that affects the pacific coast

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5
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Quito

A

National capital of Ecuador

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6
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La Paz

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Highest capital in the world, capital of Bolivia

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7
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Lima

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Peru’s capital

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8
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Coup

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is a sudden overthrow of a government by a small group of people.

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9
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Santiago

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Chile’s capital

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