Land and Water
Climate and Vegetation
Resources and Land Use
Vocabulary
Misc.
100
What is the largest country in South America?
Brazil
100
What is the long mountain range that runs along the western coast of South America called?
The Andes Mountains
100
What do the following things have in common: fish, petroleum, water, silver, and forests?
They are all natural resources.
100
Middle America
Mexico and Central America
100
The Western Hemisphere, south of the United States
Where is Latin America located?
200
Which river is the second largest river in the world. (Hint: It has over 1,000 tributaries)
The Amazon River
200
Around what holiday does El Nino happen?
Christmas
200
What are the carribean's main resources?
Sugar and Coffee
200
Amazon River
a long river in northern South America
200
In what area of Latin America is Bolivia located?
South America
300
The Carribean Islands are ? islands?
Coral
300
How does elevation effect climate?
The higher the elevation, the colder the temperature. Near the Equator, it may be a warm 80°F (27°C) at sea level. But above 10,000 feet (3,048 meters), the temperature may remain below freezing—too cold for people to live.
300
Does South America have a variety of resources, or only a couple?
A lot.
300
El Niño
a warming of the ocean water along the western coast of South America
300
Define plateau
a large raised area of mostly level land.
400
What regions divide Latin America?
Middle America, The Carribean, and South America
400
Which of the following is NOT a typical climate region of Latin America? A. wet and rainy B. hot and arid C. hot cool and damp D. cold and snowy
D. cold and snowy
400
Does El Nino have a positive effect on crops and people?
No.
400
diversify
to add variety
400
The Central Plateu
Where do most of Mexico' s people live?
500
What rivers form the Río de la Plata system?
The Parana, Paraguay, and Uraguay Rivers.
500
What two factors affect the kinds of vegetation that grow in a region?
Elevation and Temperature
500
How did Brazil diversify its economy?
Many factories have been built.
500
isthmus
a strip of land with water on both sides that joins two larger bodies of land
500
Why is Latin America called Latin America?
Most Latin Americans speak Spanish, Portuguese, or French. These languages have their roots in the ancient European language of Latin
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