In the Section "Investigating Life:The Case of the Missing Frogs:Is

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In the section "Investigating Life:The Case of the Missing Frogs:Is Climate the Culprit?",the disappearance of harlequin frogs from Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve was related to oil spills and a bacterial skin infection.

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Silver Mines

Sites where silver ore is extracted from the earth, often through mining operations.

Spanish Expansion

The period during which Spain explored and conquered territories across the Americas and parts of Asia and Africa, from the late 15th through early 17th centuries, significantly extending Spanish influence and power.

Missions

Religious communities or campaigns undertaken with the aim of promoting Christianity in foreign or indigenous territories.

California

A state located on the West Coast of the United States, known for its diverse ecology, large economy, and significant cultural influence.