Vocabulary
A _________is an area, either small or large, where the land, climate, people, and culture share similar features or characteristics.
1. location 2. place 3. region
3. region
What physical feature has a source and a mouth?
Brazil is one of the leading producers and exporters of agricultural goods. The reason Brazil exports so many agricultural products is mostly a result of Brazil's _________ .
The practice of cultivating and growing plants and livestocks. ___________?
Agriculture
The biggest problem that the Amazon rainforest is experiencing is:
Deforestation -refers to when forests are cut down and the area is permanently cleared for another use.
The shared views, knowledge, and behaviors of a group of people such as language, religion, traditions, arts, and customs: _____________.
1. Tribal 2. Culture 3. Ethnicity
2. Culture
Patagonia is located in what region of South America?
Southern region
TRUE OR FALSE: Plants, Fish, Winds are classified as a renewable resource?
TRUE - Renewable resources are unlimited, while nonrenewable resources are limited.
Someone living in Chile is most likely to make a living in which industry?
Mining
Which South American country is most affected by the melting of glaciers?
A). Brazil B). Argentina C). Chile D). Uruguay
C) Chile
The warm, equatorial region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn:___________.
1.Tropics 2.Climate 3.Amazon Basin 4.Equator
1.Tropics
The Archipelago off the coast of Ecuador is called the...
Galapagos Islands -
- Currently controled by Ecuador
- Very little human history
-known for their unique wildlife, are a major tourist attraction
-Visited by naturalist Charles Darwin
The wise use of natural resources is called ________.
Conservation
TRUE OR FALSE: Pampas Flatlands region of South America is best suited for growing wheat, corn, and herding cattles.
TRUE - The Pampas is a vast region of fertile lowlands in South America, primarily located in Argentina but also extending into Uruguay and Brazil.
Which natural disaster is most common in the Andean region of South America?
A.Earthquakes B.Hurricanes
C.Tornadoes D.Tsunamis
A. Earthquakes
A natural feature of the earth's surface. (Mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains are the four major types. Minor types include buttes, canyons, valleys, fjords, and basins).
1.Terrain 2.Landforms 3.regions
2.Landforms
Which passageway was developed in 1914 and basically stopped all navigation through the Strait of Magellan and Cape Horn?
The Panama Canal
All of the following are considered renewable energy sources EXCEPT:
1. Wind 2. Coal 3. Biomass 4. Solar
2. Coal
TRUE OR FALSE: Paraguya, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil are countries the producer of coffee in the world.
TRUE - page 97 & a map page 98
What impact does El Niño and La Niña have on agricultural products for export in South America?
B) It can lead to droughts and reduced crop yields
Which two climate regions are nearest to the Equator in South America?
Subtropical and rainforest
TRUE OR FALSE: The Amazon river that divides the eastern highlands.
TRUE
ANYTHING naturally occurring in the environment that humans use is known as ______________.
Natural Resources
TRUE OR FALSE: Deforestation increases when the value of crops and cattle goes up. People believe they can make more profit by selling cattle and crops.
TRUE
What is El Niño?
A). A cooling of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific
B). A warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific
B). A warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific. Page 119-120