City of Cuzco Word Search
This City of Cuzco word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its architecture, its landscape, and the people who built it. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: CUZCO, INCA, QUECHUA, ANDES, ALTIPLANO, VALLEY, GRANITE, BASALT, STONE, POLYGONAL, SACSAYHUAMAN, QORIKANCHA.
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City of Cuzco word list, defined
- ALTIPLANO /ˌɑːltɪˈplɑːnoʊ/ · noun
- A high plateau region, typically in South America, characterized by a relatively flat and elevated terrain. Related: plateau, highland, tableland, upland.
- VALLEY /ˈvæli/ · noun
- A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it. A valley is often a fertile area with a mild climate. Related: dell, glen, hollow, basin.
- GRANITE /ˈɡrænɪt/ · noun
- A coarse-grained, light-colored, and extremely hard igneous rock, composed primarily of quartz and feldspar. Related: rock, stone, marble, limestone.
- BASALT /bəˈsɔlt/ · noun
- A dark-colored, fine-grained igneous rock that is rich in iron and magnesium, often found in areas where there has been volcanic activity. It is commonly used in construction and as a dimension stone. Related: andesite, dacite, gabbro, obsidian.
- STONE /stɒn/ · noun, verb
- A hard, solid, and often smooth rock or mineral substance; a small rock or pebble. To hit or throw something at someone or something with force. Related: rock, pebble, boulder, granite.
- POLYGONAL /ˌpɒlɪˈɡɒnəl/ · adjective
- Having a polygonal shape or structure; relating to or resembling a polygon. Related: polygonal, polyhedral, angular, geometric.
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