General
Latin America includes 3 regions. They are...
- Central America
- the Caribbean Islands
- South America
True or False: There are many large lakes in Latin America.
False.
Amazon
How much land does Latin America cover?
8 million square miles
List the four natural resources found in Latin America.
minerals, forests, farmlands, water, oil, natural gas
Which biome is known for
-short and mild winters
-long, hot, humid summers
Humid subtropics
The Andes mountains are in which region?
A) Central America
B) the Caribbean Islands
C) South America
C) South America
Rivers are used for transportation and ___________.
hydroelectric power
List at least 3 characteristics of the Tropical Savanna Grasslands.
-hot temps
-abundant rain
-dry season lasts months
-coast of SW Mexico, most of the Caribbean islands, and N-Central S. AmericaThe _________________ caused rugged landscapes, earthquakes, and made mountains and volcanoes.
Ring of Fire (RoF)
Who exports 11% of the world's gold?
Venezuela
In Chile, what effect from the Andes makes it a dry, arid desert?
rain shadow effect
The lowlands & plains are used for what?
grazing for beef cattle
What two areas are known for having oil and natural gas?
Gulf of Mexico and the southern Caribbean Sea.
Which level of elevation has frost in the winter months?
Tierra fría