South America Vocabulary
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 economy | system by which goods and services are produced and distributed to meet people's needs |
| resources | all things used in producing goods and services |
| deforestation | The process of stripping the land of its trees |
| rain forest | forests along the equator that remain hot and humid all year long. |
| plateau | a broad, flat area of land higher than the surrounding land |
| boom | a time of fast economic growth |
| privatization | The replacement of government services with services provided by private firms. |
| pesticide | A chemical intended to kill insects and other organisms that damage crops. |
| Oil | a thick liquid that comes from under the Earth's surface which is used as a fuel and for making parts of machines move easily |
| Copper | A malleable, ductile, metallic element having a characteristic reddish brown color. |
| Canopy | dense covering formed by the leafy tops of tall rain forest trees |
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