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Permafrost
Ground that is permanently frozen
Aqueduct
A structure that carries water over long distances
Constitutional Monarchy
A king or queen is the official head of state but power is limited by a constitution
Tundra
Extremely cold, dry, biome
Maize
Early form of corn grown by Native Americans
Carnival
A fair or show with food stalls, parades, rides, and other ways to have fun.
Independence
self-reliance and freedom from outside control
Deforestation
the action of clearing a wide area of trees.
Hurricane
a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
Isthmus
narrow stretch of land connecting two larger land areas
Mestizos
people of Native American and European descent
Diaspora
A dispersion of people from their homeland
Colony
A group of people in one place who are ruled by a parent country elsewhere.
Dictatorship
A form of government in which the leader has absolute power and authority.
Erosion
Processes by which rock, sand, and soil are broken down and carried away (weathering)
Ecotourism
the practice and business of recreational travel based on concern for the environment
Encomieda
land granted to Spanish settlers that included the right to demand labor or taxes from Native Americans
Cultural Diffusion
The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one people to another
Maya
Major contributions were in mathematics, astronomy, and development of the calendar.