The Caribbean Islands
Where do most of Mexico's people live?
On the central plateau
What are the negative effects of El Nino on Latin America?
Possible Awnser:
Droughts: when there is a lack of precipitation over an extended period of time, usually a season or more, resulting in a water shortage (in Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico and Central America). Strong Rainfall: in Argentina, Northern Peru and Southern Chile. Increase of Wildfires: in Brazil. Losses in agricultural and fishing industries Floods. Tropical storms. Disease outbreaks. Malnutrition-lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
what is the definition of elevation?
the height of land above sea level
How was the Caribbean islands formed, in two ways?
They are formed from the tops of underwater mountains.
They are formed from the skeletons of tiny sea animals.
what are two examples of natural resources?
Possible Answer: Wood/trees,oil,water, Soil, Iron, minerals and Air
What factors influence the types of crops grown?
The factors are CLIMATE and ELEVATION
What is the definition of tributary?
when a river or stream that flows into a larger river
What type of farming is the tropical wet and dry climate of the Caribbean good for ?
Bananas and sugarcane.
What land form is mostly used in South America?
Mountain ranges, (Andes mountains)
What is located on the Amazon River Basin?
The largest tropical rainforest in the world.
What factors affect the climate in Latin America?
Elevation
Hurricanes
Volcanoes
What is the definition of one recourse economy?
When a country's economy based largely on one recourse or crop
How can depending on only a few crops cause big economic problems?
It can cause economic problems because then people would only eat or depend on one type of food to eat
What is the definition of isthmus?
A strip of land with water on both sides that joins two larger bodies of land
What is Central America's economy known for?
It is known for it's coffee, sugar cane, and cacao trees.
Describe an economy that is diversified?
Money can be made in more than one way
What Is the definition of pampas!! (WORD BY WORD, STUDY CARDS)
flat grasslands in South America