Physical Geography
False! It is the Amazon River.
True or False: 50% of Brazilians are Catholic.
False! About 75% of Brazilians are Catholic!
True or False: Most Argentines are Roman Catholic.
True!
True or False: Favelas are huge slums.
True!
Which country is Alfie teacher from?
England
Where doe the Parana River flow into?
The Rio de la Plata.
When did Brazil gain its independence from Portugal?
1822
Montevideo!
True or False: Mercosur is an organization that promotes trade and economic cooperation among the northern and western countries of South America.
False!! Mercosur is an organization that promotes trade and economic cooperation among the southern and eastern countries of South America.
Which state is Ms. N from?
Florida
What kind of climate does southern Argentina Patagonia have?
A cool, desert climate.
Who were the first people in Brazil?
The American Indians.
Who were the gauchos?
What does the word "aspects" mean?
Parts
What is Kira teacher's favorite color?
Purple.
Name 3 of the resources the Amazon rain forest produces.
Food, wood, rubber, and plants for medicines
Which part of Brazil is the richest? Why is it the richest?
The Southeastern part of Brazil (Sao Paulo and Rio de Janerio). It is rich in natural resources and has most of the country's industries and productive farmland.
What does it mean if something is "landlocked"?
It is completely surrounded by land with no direct access to the ocean.
Define "soil exhaustion".
Soil is infertile because it has lost nutrients needed by plants.
Who is Julia's favorite member of BTS?
Jimin <3
Define "estuary".
A partially enclosed body of water where freshwater mixes with salty seawater.
Define "megacity".
A giant urban area that includes surrounding cities and suburbs.
Define "informal economy"
A part of the economy based on odd jobs that people perform without government regulation through taxes
Define "deforestation".
Clearing of trees.
Name 7 U.S. states.
Good job!