Complete the sentence
High in the Andes Mountains, in what is present-day Peru, the ancient ? needed fields in which to grow crops.
INCAS
. What is described as a mixed blessing in Latin America?
tourism
Slash and burn
A way of clearing fields for planting by cutting trees, brush, and grasses and burning.
Where did the Incas build terraces?
The Incas built terraces on the slopes of the Andes Mountains
What are the advantages of deforestation?
deforestation can create more land for farming, which helps grow food and make money for the people. It can also provide materials like wood for building houses and furniture.
By the 1200s, in the highlands around their capital of Cuzco and else-where, the Inca carved ? out of the steep sides of the Andes Mountains.
terraces
. Where is tourism especially important in Latin America? Pg 212
mexico and the caribbean
NAFTA
North American Free Trade Agreement. It is an important trade agreement, creating a huge zone of cooperation on trade and economic issues in North America.
How do native people clear the field?
The native people used the slash-and-burn technique.
.What is the use of the rainforest?
The rainforest is an important global resource. Its vegetation helps to clean the earth’s atmosphere and climate and shelters several million species of plants, insects, and other wildlife.
Native peoples were the first in the Western ? to change their ? to grow food. ? Pg 210
hemisphere, environment
. What is one major advantage of tourism mentioned in the text?
It creates jobs for local residents and makes the environment better
emigration
When a person leaves their native country and moves to another country permanently.
What are some of the problems caused by slash and burn in the Amazon?
After a few years the soil is exhausted and all the nutrients have been drained from the land.
. How can music improve the economy of the Caribbean?
Music can help the Caribbean economy by attracting tourists who want to enjoy festivals and concerts, which bring in money. It also allows local artists to sell their music and create jobs, helping people earn a living.
Farmers and workers cut step-like horizontal fields into ? which allow steep land to be cultivated for crops. Pg 211
hillsides and slopes,
. Which activity is NOT mentioned as providing jobs for local residents?
Mining operations.
cultural hearth
It is a place of origin of a major culture; a site of innovation from which basic ideas, materials, and technology spread to other cultures.
. Which forest is affected by slash and burn?
The amazon
. Why is the Panama Canal important?
The Panama Canal is important because it connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, allowing a much faster route than going all the way around South America, this saves time and money for trade, helping countries get goods to each other easily.
? is an ancient technique for growing crops on hillsides or mountain slopes.? Pg 211
terrace farming
. What problem can tourism create in previously unspoiled settings?
Overpopulation, congestion, and pollution.
What do you understand as the Mayan influence?
The Mayan influence means the Mayan people left behind smart ideas and traditions still seen today in parts of Mexico and Central America.
. Do farmers stay in the same place when the land is exhausted?
No, they move on and clear a new patch of land, and the cycle goes on, which is one of the leading causes of deforestation.
Explain cultural diffusion
when ideas, customs, or products from one culture spreads to other cultures. This can happen when people travel, trade, or share their experiences.