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TCCS Week 18 Social Studies
TCCS Week 18 Social Studies
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Social Studies
5th Grade
01/19/2016

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Term
Vandal
Definition
someone who purposely damages property; from the Germanic Vandal tribe, who attacked Rome and stole valuable items
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Cordillera
Definition
A very long mountain range
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Active Volcano
Definition
A volcano that may still erupt
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Tropical Zone
Definition
The part of Earth between the tropics of Cancer and the Tropics of Capricorn, where the climate is warmest
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Temperate Zone
Definition
The parts of the Earth north and south of the tropical zone; the climate there is cooler than in the tropical zone
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Mesoamerica
Definition
The region that includes central and southern Mexico and Central America; also called Middle America
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Inter-cropping
Definition
planting different crops together
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Obsidian
Definition
A volcanic glass often used for tools by ancient people
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Elite
Definition
Ruling class
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Ceremonial Center
Definition
An area used for religious ceremonies by the ancient people of the Americas
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