Várzea do Carmo: former area in São Paulo, Brazil

Tamanduateí River: river in São Paulo, Brazil

flood: overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry

tree: perennial woody plant

flood: overflow of water that submerges land which is usually dry

RF transmission line: specialized cable or other structure designed to carry alternating current of radio frequency

Ladeira do Carmo: former street in São Paulo city

20th century: time period between January 1, 1901, and ended on December 31, 2000

São Paulo: most populous city in Brazil

Igreja da Ordem Terceira do Carmo: church in São Paulo

public transport: shared transportation service for use by the general public

tramway track: railway track on urban streets used by trams

vegetation: total of plant formations and plant communities

tram: public transport vehicle running on rails predominantly located on streets