Physical and Cultural Geography of Latin America Crossword

a long, steep slope, especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights.
the uppermost trees or branches of the trees in a forest, forming a more or less continuous layer of foliage.
a very large city metropolitan area, typically with a population of more than 10 million people.
a form of energy that harnesses the power of water in motion
places which are either located in the tropics at a moderately high elevation or are marginally outside the astronomical tropics, producing a somewhat cooler overall climate
an ancient Inca device for recording information, consisting of variously colored threads knotted in different ways.
a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
an extensive generally grass-covered plain of temperate South America east of the Andes
the process of making an area more urban.
lack of proper nutrition
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place
a conqueror, especially one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.
a family that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives, who all live nearby or in one household
mountain locations where high elevation results in a markedly cooler climate than that encountered in the lowlands at a comparable latitude.
a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass
a ruler exercising authority in a colony on behalf of a sovereign.
a hieroglyphic character or symbol
a cultural and geographical region in southern Mexico that comprises some low-elevation areas of the states of Michoacán, Guerrero and Mexico
the tidal mouth of a large river
a painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall.