Geography
Climate
Resources & Crops
Economy
Amazon River
100
Where is Latin America located?
the western hemisphere
100
What happens in an El Nino year?
cold water fish disappear from the southern oceans heavy rains or droughts develop
100
Where are the majority of South America's resources found?
along the Pacific coast
100
What happened to Venezuela when oil prices dropped?
the economy suffered a recession government looked to invest in agriculture, steel & tourism
100
Is the Amazon the longest river in the world?
No,that is the Nile.
200
What 3 regions make up Latin America?
Central America, South America, Caribbean Islands
200
What are the most common climates in Latin America?
tropical wet tropical wet & dry
200
What major crops are grown in all Latin American regions?
sugar cane & coffee
200
How are Latin American countries diversifying their economies?
increasing manufacturing growing a variety of crops tourism
200
What percent of the world's fresh water is carried by the Amazon?
20%
300
What are the mountains in South America called?
the Andes
300
What factors affect climate?
elevation closeness to the equator wind patterns
300
What is the flat grassy area where Latin American gauchos can be found?
the Pampas
300
What is an economy?
The economy is how goods and services are created and distributed to people.
300
How many tributaries does the Amazon have?
1000
400
How were Caribbean Islands formed?
Some are the tops of underwater volcanoes and others are made of coral.
400
What is the line above which on grasses and other low plants will grow?
tree line
400
What natural resources can be found in all 3 Latin American regions?
oil fertile soil
400
What is the problem with a one resource economy?
The country is overly dependent on the supply, demand and price on one mineral or crop.
400
How many sq mi does the Amazon drain?
over 2 million
500
Where is the isthmus located in Latin America?
In Panama connecting Middle and South America
500
At approximately what elevation is the snow line located:?
14,000 ft
500
Why are the rain forests important to Latin America and the world?
the environment lumber medicines
500
What is the major economic activity that would change Latin American specialized economies?
manufacturing
500
Through what countries does the Amazon flow?
Peru and Brazil
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