latin america
what 3 regions make up Latin america
middle america, Caribbean and south america
how many study cards do we have
13
what is the largeest river in south america
the Amazon river
is the Caribbean above south america
yes
what is Mexico and central america combined called
middle america
where is Latin America located?
the western hemisphere
describe an economy that is diversified
money is made more than one way
what landform dominates south America the most
mountain ranges
is the caribbean to the right of middle America or to the left of middle america
right
why is mexico's central plateau so important
most of Mexico's people live there
name 5 natural resources of Latin america
fish
coffee
silver
forests (trees)
oil
what are the two most driest places on earth
The Atacama desert and the Sonoran desert
What are the crops grown by farmers in the Andes Mountains most affected by
The crops in the Andes Mountains are most affected by elevation.
say two ways caribbean islands are formed
1: the top of underwater mountians
2: the skeletons of tiny sea animals
how is hydroelectricity generated in central america
it is powered by rushing water
name 3 factors that affect the climate of Latin america
1: elevation
2: hurricanes
3: volcanoes
describe a tropical,wet climate
Hot humid rainy weather all year
What are 2 countries that produce coffee as a key crop
1: brazil
2: columbia
What type of farming is the tropical wet and dry climate of the Caribbean good for
Bananas and sugarcane
describe the economies of central america
coffee, sugar cane and cacao trees
why was Latin America crated
in order to justify their country's occupation of mexico
how does El nino affect the Pacific ocean
the fishing industry suffers
how many miles does the Andes mountain range go
5,530 miles
what Caribbean island is rich in oil
cuba
why is middle America called middle america