Physical geography
The provincies that are part of the Patagonian region are:
Chubut, Neuquén, Santa Cruz, Tierra del fuego and Río Negro.
Which is the most populous province in southern Argentina?
Río Negro
What is the climate in the northern zone of Patagonia?
The climate is semiarid.
What is the religion most people follow in Patagonia?
Catholicism
Mention one of the approximate boundaries of the Patagonia.
The Colorado River to the north.
The Atlantic Ocean to the east.
The Strait of Magellan to the south.
The Andes Mountains to the west.
Which two provincies are characterized for producing more Merino wool?
Chubut and Santa Cruz
Why are the vegetation species in Patagonia not diverse?
Because of the hard conditions of the region.
… formation is considered one of the largest unconventional petroleum and gas deposits in the world.
The Vaca Muerta formation
What role do the Andes mountains play in Patagonia's climate?
They act as a natural barrier, influencing climatic and precipitation patterns.
What are the main environmental impacts associated with fracking activities in Vaca Muerta?
Water pollution, habitat destruction, greenhouse gas emissions, and water scarcity.
Why is the beaver population problematic in Patagonia?
Without natural predators, beavers have spread rapidly, causing ecological damage by building dams that flood areas, harm forests, and alter water flow and quality.
The population of the Patagonia is approximately of..
2,400,000 inhabitants.
The Río Negro and its tributaries form an extensive hydric network that is essential for…
Agricultural irrigation
Sheep farming is particularly prominent, with Patagonia producing around … of Argentina's wool.
70%
What is one main cause of desertification in Patagonia?
- Overgrazing by livestock is a major cause, as it removes vegetation cover and compacts soil, reducing its water retention and leading to land degradation.
The Patagonian region includes five provinces which can be distinguished between two subregions which are:
North Patagonia and South Patagonia.
The surface of the Lago Argentinos is …
-1460km2
-1666km2
-1466km2
-1640km2
1466km2
Because of the history of the foundation of some towns and cities which are of … roots some people speak….
Welsh.
What is the purpose of the dams built on the Neuquén and Limay rivers?
The dams were built to exploit hydroelectric potential and create reservoirs, enabling large-scale irrigation for agriculture in Patagonia’s Río Negro region.
The fishing sector contributed to Argentina's economy, focusing on species such as…
Hake and squid.