Voicing Vocab
Worsening economic condition in the countryside
Rural decline
How do the Maya show a strong sense of community?
By electing respected members of their community, having religious brotherhoods be made of members of their community and by not sending people to jail.
Why do many Mexican families move from rural areas to urban areas.
Because they can't keep up with commercial farms, they move to the city is search for opportunity.
What do the Native Amazonians what for the rainforest?
To continue to practice their traditions on their own land.
What is the name of the lowest of the elevation zones in the Andes Mountains?
Tierra Caliente
The movement of people from the rural to the urban areas
Urbanization
How do the Maya show that the home is the foundation of Maya life.
Live in simple houses with little furniture, Woman work at home while men work in the fields.
What are some problems that Mexico City has due to the arrival of so many people?
Pollution, Crowding, Crime
What do rubber tappers want for the rainforest?
Rubber tappers want the Brazilian government to stop the clearing of the rainforest.
The Andes elevation zone that contains the most people is what?
Tierra Templada
The unequal distribution of wealth or recourses
Spatial inequality
How have Maya adapted to changes in work?
Instead of using the slash and burn method they have moved to using chemical fertilizer. they also are working on large commercial farms instead of private farms.
Describe the living condition of the poorest in Mexico city.
Live in slums, lacks electricity, houses made of scrap metal, littered with trash.
What do Loggers want for the rainforest?
Logger want to continue to use the clear-cut methods on the rainforest.
What is the Andes elevation zone that contains the tree line?
Tierra Fria
The variety of plants and animals living in one area
biodiversity
How does Maya markets show a strong flavor of Maya culture?
Describe the living conditions of the working poor in Mexico City.
live closer to the center of the city, cinder block houses or apartment building, have electricity and running water.
What do Settlers want for the rainforest?
To move into the land cleared by loggers in hopes of providing for their families and getting out of poverty.
The snow line is contained in what zone of the Andes Mountains?
Tierra Helada
using resources in ways that meet the needs of people today without hurting the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
sustainable development
How do the Maya keep their traditions alive?
By combining modern holidays with traditional songs, dance and dress. Continue to practice traditional Maya medicines.
Luxurious estates with high wall and security, afford luxurious like smartphones, eating out, entertainment and education.
What do environmentalists want for the rainforests?
To preserve that rainforest for the many diverse species that live there.
What to the total elevation range for the Andes Mountains?
Sealevel to 15,000ft