Pacific South America Physical Geography
Which physical feature do all of the Pacific South American countries share?
The Andes (page 1 question 1)
What group of people led the revolt against the Spanish?
The Creoles (page 2 question 6)
What is a stone terrace and how were they used?
They are steps carved into hills, and are used for farming (Page 2, question 1)
Which 2 states are not part of the continental USA?
Hawaii and Alaska (Page 3, question 1)
How many climate zones does the USA have?
How is it possible for people to live in very dry areas with little rainfall?
Snowmelt from the Andes brings water
Which of these is False?
1. The Inca turned deserts into rich farmland
2. The Inca were a highly organized society
3. The Inca had a complicated written language
4. The Inca had stone-paved roads
#3 is False!
What was the job of a viceroy?
A governor who made sure the Indians were following Spanish laws and customs (Page 2, question 5)
What is the longest and most important river in North America?
The Mississippi River! (page 3, question 4)
Which natural resource does the US use more than it can produce?
Oil (page 3 question 9)
What is El Nino and how does it affect fishermen?
An ocean and weather pattern that affects the Pacific coast. Warm water makes the fish leave (page 1 question 4)
How were messages gotten from one end of the Inca empire to the other?
Runners carried messages from one end of the empire to the other (page 2, question 3)
Why don't we know what Machu Picchu was used for?
The Incas had no written language (Page 2, question 2)
What covers most of the interior plains?
Farmland (page 3 question 6)
Where are the most valuable minerals in the USA located?
The Appalachians and Rockies (page 3, question 10)
Which of these is true?
1. The highest climate zone is great for farming.
2. There are no earthquakes or volcanoes in this region
3. No one lives in Pacific South America
4. The area has valuable oil and minerals
#4 is True!
(Page 1 question 5 = False, 6 = False, 7 = False, 8 = True, 9 = True)
Put these events in order:
A. People in Pacific South America fought for their independence from Spain
B. Francisco Pizarro captures the king of the Incas
C. The Indians were forced to follow Spanish rules and customs
D. The Spanish conquered the Inca Empire
B, D, C, A
(page 2 question 4)
Which region of the USA are the Rocky Mountains located?
The West!
What is the world's largest group of freshwater lakes called?
The Great Lakes (page 3, question 3)
Is the entire USA mountainous? (Yes/No)
No! The interior plains are pretty flat! (page 3 question 2 = False)
Which 2 things does elevation have the biggest effect on?
Climate & Vegetation (page 1 question 2)
How do Bolivians continue practicing their traditional customs?
They wear traditional styles of clothing (Page 2, question 7 = True. 8 = False)
Is Mount St. Helens (the one that erupted in 1980) part of the Rocky Mountains?
No! It is part of the Cascade Range! (write this on your study guide!)
Why are the Rocky Mountains important?
They make up the Continental Divide (page 3, question 5)
Are the Appalachians or Rocky Mountains taller?
The Rocky Mountains!