Geography
What is the longest spanning physical features in South America
Andes Mts.
Which endangered Animal is the top predator of the Amazon/
Pink River Dolphin
What two European countries impacted South America the most
Spain & Portugal
Which Native Civilization/Culture was predominant in South America
Incan Civilization
Which Amazon product's name is a tribute to ancient libraries?
Kindle
Which country is located in the heart of South America (named for its Liberator)
Bolivia
Which Animal did we learn bout that helps to spread seeds throughout the Amazon & Andes Mts.
Andean Bear
What country did Hugo Chavez eventually take over
Venezuela
What religious impact did Europeans have on South America?
Christianity/Catholicism
"Kiva: was Amazon's first attempt at what we know as __________, helping users, and employees with basic tasks.
Alexa
What countries capital is Lima
Peru
When trees in the Amazon are cut down, what impact does this have on the Andres Mts.
Decreases snowfall, decreases water in the rivers
What role did Simon Bolivar play in South America
Independence for several nations from European control
Define both Push & Pull factors
Push: Factors that encourages Migration OUT
Pull: Factors that encourage Migration IN
In its early days, Amazon sold two items; Books & _________ (sad & weird)
Tombstones
Which Region of South America is one of the world's largest producers of agricultural products.
The Pampas
Which Amazonian animal is the most endangered due to poaching?
Giant River Turtle
What does NAFTA stand for & Why was it created
North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement
Promote & Encourage Trade to increase North & South American Economies
Name 3 of South America's leading resources used for exports?
Oil, beef, gold, copper, agriculture, others
What animal is featured in one of Amazon’s lesser-known side businesses — an online shop for handmade goods?
LLama
Falkland Islands is owned (disputed) by which two countries?
UK & Argentina
How far north does the Amazon Plume (sediments/minerals/nutrients) reach out into the Atlantic (Location)
As far north as Puerto Rico
Place these events in order
A. NAFTA
B. Chavez Survives Overthrow
C. Columbus Arrives in Americas
D. Incan Empire Falls
C. Columbus Arrives in Americas (1492)
D. Incan Empire Falls (1532)
A. NAFTA (1994)
B. Chavez Survives Overthrow (2002)
Provide 2 examples of Cultural Diffusion that took place through South America from other cultures?
Answers may very
Jeff Bezos may have wanted to be a magician, he first named the company ________, instead of Amazon
Cadabra