Glossary
Aconcagua Mountain- highest point in all of South America at over 22,000 feet
Arid- dry temperature
Birthrate- births per 1000 people
Buenos Aires- the capital of Argentina and has a population of over 8 million
Chorizo- A spicy sausage
Climate- the weather throughout a long period of time
Culture- the behaviors and beliefs of a particular social, ethnic, or age group
Death Rate- deaths per 1000 people
Dulce de Leche- caramel and sweet cream, as a spread or flavoring for something like ice cream
Estuary- where river current and ocean tide meet
Folklore- the traditional beliefs, legends, customs, etc., of a people; lore of a people
Glaciers- an extended mass of ice formed from snow falling and accumulating over the years and moving very slowly
Igazu Falls- a manmade water fall in Argentina that is one of 7 wonders in the world
Life Expectancy- average amount of time that a person might expect to live and depends of the country
Literacy Rate- how many people can read and write
Pampas- large grasslands for agriculture
Tango- a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin, danced by couples, and having many varied steps, figures, and poses
Temprate- cool temperature
Tributary- small rivers that feed of a larger river
Arid- dry temperature
Birthrate- births per 1000 people
Buenos Aires- the capital of Argentina and has a population of over 8 million
Chorizo- A spicy sausage
Climate- the weather throughout a long period of time
Culture- the behaviors and beliefs of a particular social, ethnic, or age group
Death Rate- deaths per 1000 people
Dulce de Leche- caramel and sweet cream, as a spread or flavoring for something like ice cream
Estuary- where river current and ocean tide meet
Folklore- the traditional beliefs, legends, customs, etc., of a people; lore of a people
Glaciers- an extended mass of ice formed from snow falling and accumulating over the years and moving very slowly
Igazu Falls- a manmade water fall in Argentina that is one of 7 wonders in the world
Life Expectancy- average amount of time that a person might expect to live and depends of the country
Literacy Rate- how many people can read and write
Pampas- large grasslands for agriculture
Tango- a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin, danced by couples, and having many varied steps, figures, and poses
Temprate- cool temperature
Tributary- small rivers that feed of a larger river