Geography
Name a mountain range in Latin America
Andes
democracy
What is the word for a variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat
biodiversity
What is the major language spoken in Latin America?
Spanish
Name the newest Coronavirus varient
Omicron
Name a desert in Latin America
Atacama
Patagonia
One person in charge, often takes it by force
dictatorship
What are two benefits to saving the rainforest?
-cooler climate
-oxygen
-medicines
-biodiversity
What is the major religion in Latin America?
Christianity
What natural disaster hit Kentucky and nearby states last week?
tornados
Name a major river in Latin America
Amazon
Laws are based on religion, can be any form of government
theocracy
Choose 2 groups and name their goal in the rainforest
Rubber Tappers
Native Amazonians
Loggers
Cattle Ranchers
Settlers
Environmentalists
Rubber tappers-preserve the trees to harvest rubber
Native Amazonians- preserve the land, preserve way of life
loggers-clear land and sell the timber
cattle ranchers- clear the land for cattle, make money
settlers- clear the land for farming
environmentalists- preserve the rainforest, study it
Name an ancient civilization in Latin America
Name a mammal that can't jump
Elephant, sloth, hippo, rhino
Spain, Portugal, France
One person in charge, inherits power from their family
monarchy
sustainable development
What is the most popular sport in Latin America?
soccer
How many noses does a slug have?
4
Label 4 countries on a blank map WITHOUT using resources
answers vary
A few people have complete control, often take it by force
oligarchy
the term for clearing a wide area for trees
deforestation
What are two reasons small Spanish armies defeated large indigenous armies like the Aztec and Inca?
disease, civil war, better weapons, allied with Aztec/Inca enemies
Where was the "Star Spangled Banner" written?
Baltimore, MD