World Geography A: Unit 4 - Primavera
How do the Andes affect the Amazon River?
The Andes create a lot of rain that flows into the Amazon.
The primary reason for deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest is for cattle ranges.
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Which are major physical features of eastern South America? Select all that apply.
Angel Falls Patagonian Desert
Lesson 20
Western South America
How did the tango become a cultural characteristic of Argentina?
It was developed by the people of Argentina and became popular. It was introduced by the Spanish and modified by the people of Argentina.
Which are common in the Brazilian Highlands? Select all that apply.
plateaus hills
Checkpoint 17
Eastern South America
Which Island is known for the observation of "Natural Selection" by Charles Darwin?
Galapagos
How have political issues affected Brazil's government?
Government officials have been charged with corruption.
How have Brazil's natural resources led to the development of its primary sector activities?
Brazil's plentiful resources allow it to be a leading producer of agricultural products.
How has technology affected the economy of Colombia?
Coal mining and oil extraction have boosted the role of energy resources in Colombia's economy.
Lesson 17
Eastern South America
What are the two most prominent languages spoken in South America?
Spanish Portuguese
Which are important influences in the cultures of both Bolivia and Chile? Select all that apply.
Spanish rule Inca civilization
What is a dictatorship?
a system of government in which one leader has control
What person is associated with which country?
Pablo Escobar-Columbia Hugo Chavez-Venezuela Charles Darwin-Galapagos Islands
Why did ancient Amazon civilizations choose to live in areas of higher elevation?
The frequent flooding near the river made it difficult to live and farm.
How did migration of the Spanish to Paraguay change the nation's culture?
The majority are of the Roman Catholic faith.
What made terrace farming a logical agricultural solution for the Inca?
They could create more usable farmland as the population grew.
In which region of Argentina did the gauchos develop?
They developed in the Pampas region.
What do many Colombian styles of music have in common? Select all that apply.
They have African influences. They pair with traditional dances.
Which is a potential effect of forest clearing?
climate change
Why is Lake Maracaibo important to the region's economy?
It has large deposits of oil.
Which are advantages of terrace farming? Select all that apply.
It preserves soil nutrients. It lessens the impact of soil erosion.
Why is Quechua an official language in some parts of Peru?
It was a language of the Inca Empire.
Checkpoint 19
Challenges in Brazil
Checkpoint 16
North and South America
Which are important influences on Brazil's language? Select all that apply.
the language of native people the language of Portuguese colonists
Why was the Inca irrigation system necessary for terrace farming on the sides of mountains?
to control how much water the crops received
Why did the first Portuguese colonists settle near the coast?
The coastal areas allowed for easier farming and fishing.
Lesson 19 (there was no checkpoint 18)
Challenges in Brazil
How did elements of India's culture come to Guyana?
Indentured servants from India were brought to work on sugar plantations.
Lesson 16
Northern South America
Which are significant practical uses of the Paraná River? Select all that apply.
to transport goods to irrigate fields to provide electrical power
Which is a physical characteristic that differentiates the Guiana Highlands from other regions?
waterfalls
Unit 4 Session
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How were the cultures of Ecuador and Peru changed by colonialism? Select all that apply.
Catholicism became a dominant religion. Spanish became an official language.
Read the sentence. Ñandutí is a lace-making technique used by Paraguayan people that combines European and _[blank]_ techniques. Which best completes the sentence?
Guaraní
How did Simón Bolívar change Venezuela?
He led its people to win independence.
Why might someone living in a border region of Brazil speak some Spanish?
It could assist trade with their Spanish-speaking neighbors.
How does Brazil's Carnival reflect its unique cultural blend? Select all that apply.
It is celebrated with African-influenced dance. It is based on a Catholic festival.
How did war with Peru affect Ecuador's economy?
It caused problems in the economy.
Which change occurred in Chile in 1990 when the military dictatorship ended?
People gained the right to elect their leaders.
Which describes the climate of the Amazon Rainforest? Responses
hot and humid
Which features are part of Colombia's unique culture? Select all that apply.
Spanish influence production of energy resources agriculture
What resource attracted Spanish colonists to Colombia?
gold
Which are found in both Colombia and Venezuela? Select all that apply.
Llanos Orinoco River Andes Mountains
What can be found in the southern region of South America? (Mark all that apply)
Patagonia Southern end of Andes Mountains Cape Horn
How did the beef industry grow to become an important part of the Argentinian economy?
Refrigeration was introduced.
