Central America Geo
Uruguay is the country that generates the most hydroelectric power because of its many rivers and waterfalls T or F
F
The countries of Central America and the Caribbean do not have the extensive river systems that are found in South America but are surrounded by ocean water. T or F
False
a river mainly in Venezuela and part of South America's northernmost river system.
Orinoco river
a river in central South America and one of its three major river systems, originating in the highlands of southern Brazil, traveling about 3,000 miles south and west.
Paraná river
Tropical and subtropical regions have grasslands called _____.
Savannas
What is a disadvantage of tourism?
Strain on local economies
The three types of resources found in Latin America are mineral, energy, and agricultural/forest. T or F
T
When the price of oil fluctuates dramatically the countries of Mexico and Venezuela experience economic hardships. T or F
T
the second longest river in the world, and one of South America's three major river systems, running about 4,000 miles from west to east, and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.
Amazon river
Central America and the Caribbean do not have _____ climate zones.
Dry
Tourism is a growing industry, especially in
Mexico and the Caribbean
What Native American tribe lived and worked in the Andes?
Inca
Which is NOT a reason to try to preserve the rain forest?
Land is needed for farming
The variety of climate and vegetation in Latin America is due to (Pick all that are correct)
Latin America spans a great distance on each side of the equator., There are big changes in elevation due to massive mountain ranges., Warm currents of the Atlantic Ocean and the cold currents of the Pacific Ocean.
Where are the Sierra Madre mountains located?
Mexico
All along the west and south coasts of South America, the Andes Mountains are a barrier to movement in the interior. T or F
True
The three major island groups in the Caribbean Islands are the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles. True or False
True
The Inca built their civilization in the Andes Mountains by
altering their environment.
Which of the following is a largely undeveloped grassy area of the Amazon River basin?
cerrado
a vast area of grassland and rich soil in south-central South America.
cerrado
Latin America's _____ ranges from hot and humid to dry and desert-like.
climate
Which of the following may result from urbanization?
environmental problems
_____ refers to transportation, sewers, electricity, and housing in cities.
infrastructure
Which of the following best describes the Greater Antilles?
larger islands that include Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico
a savanna that has flat terrain and moderate rainfall, which make it suitable for farming.
llanos
Which of the following is NOT a resource found in abundance in Latin America
marble
Which industry did Jamaica turn to when it moved away from its plantation-based economy?
mining industry
a large, grassy, treeless area in South America, used for grazing and farming.
pampas
The reasons that cause people to leave rural areas and move to cities are known as _____.
push and pulls factors
The hot and rainy weather of the tropical wet climate zone provides perfect growing conditions for the _____.
rain forest
Grass-covered plains are often found in a _____ climate.
semiarid
What techniques cause the shrinking of the rain forest?
slash-and-burn
Though it is an ancient technique, _____ continues to be useful for preventing erosion in hilly or mountainous areas.
terraced farming
What two farming techniques helped the Inca survive in the Andes?
terraces and irrigation
What is the result of changes in altitude, land on either side of the equator, and ocean currents?
varied climate and vegetation
