World geography unit 3

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Why does urban growth and industrialization create environmental problems in South America

Overpopulation, pollution, water and air, damaging of natural resources

Cordillera

Parallel chains or ranges of mountains

How does concept of brain drain relates to South America

People are leaving because of violence and opportunities aren't there, and people are leaving because of poverty

Why do South American countries have difficulty becoming important players on the international stage

Smaller countries, brain drain, not as successful, and isn't as developed, isn't as advanced

Why did Spanish colonialism overall have a good impact on Mexico

Spanish conquers shaped diverse cultures, diverse languages, class systems, and civilization patterns

What influence Mexico's political and social structures

Spanish conquers shaped diverse cultures, languages, class systems and civilization patterns

Altiplano

Spanish for high plain, a region in peru and Bolivia encircled by andes

Which groups conquered South America during the 1600s-1800s

Spanish, Portuguese

How does Mexico manage its resources

Sustainable development, laws, govern the has been working to support farms and business to protect the environment

Sustainable development

Technological and economic growth that does not deplete the human and natural resources of a given area

Monoculture

The cultivation or growth of a single crop over a wise area fir a connective number of years

Brain drain

The loss of highly educated and skilled workers to other countries

Deforestation

The loss or destruction of forest, mainly from logging or farming

Land subsidence

The sinking or settling of land to a lower level in response to various natural and human caused factors

How does climate affect human activities in South America

They damage natural resources, highlands have more crops, rainforest are natural resources and the temps are good for crops

How have south americas abundant natural resources contributed to its economic development

Trading timber and sells it

How does Mexican society and untrue refectory the country's colonial past

Tradition, family, women, art, the conquers made themselves the highest class, they intermixed, and indigenous on the lower class

How has mining affected here environments of South America

Damages natural land and water resources, removed nutrients from the ground

Why is the impact of humans on the environment in Mexico more negative

Damages natural resources, pollution

Describe south americas contribution to the arts

Dances and art projects-Argentina tango, musical traditions, mosaics, murals

How are south americas rivers important for economic development

Depends on water, trade and transport goods and people

Why does Mexico have few major river and natural lakes

Dry and arid

What are the climate sin Mexico and continental South America

Dry, cold, tropical and arid

Pampas

Grassy, treeless plains of southern south America

How does climate affect human activity in Mexico

Have to wait for rain to graze cattle, drought

How have indigenous people and Europeans contributed to the creation of modern governments in South America

Helping and influencing, Incas made a foundation

Extended family

Household made up of several generations of family memebers

Describe the llanos and the Atacama

Ilanos-moderate temperatures and fertile grasslands, animals and plants have to adapt to the warm and fertile lands, Atacama-desert and dry

Maquiladora

In Mexico, a manufacturing plant owed by a foreign company

Quipu

Knotted cords of various lengths and colors used by the Inca to keep financial records

How are people and governments addressing environmental issues in South America

Laws and regulations

How are governments in Mexico addressing environmental issues

Laws, regulations, trying to curve natural disasters, 2020program, educating the population

What are Mexico's 3 water systems

Lerma most important, Gulf of Mexico, gulf of California divides the Baja peninsula

What are the two inland grasslands areas of South America

Llanos of Colombia and Venezuela, pampas of Argentina and Uruguay

Why is South America one of the worlds most culturally diverse areas

Many different people settled there, different languages, different cultures and ethnicities, many people immigrated there after WW2

In what ways is Mexico City both a mega city and primate city

Mega-capital, many cities Primate-more dominant, overpowers

What is the capital of Mexico

Mexico city

Why is the Mexican plateau consider the heartland of Mexico

Moderate and consistent temps, most food is there, heavily populated and large cities

What is an example o a cultural characteristic of modern Mexico

Most Mexicans identify themselves as Catholics, they speak Spanish

What is one example of how sustainable development pertains to Mexico

National biodiversity strategy and action plan protect biodiversity for continued sustainable development

What is the geography of vertical climate zones

Natural vegetation and crops, increased elevation, tops of mountains

Escarpment

A steep cliff or slope between a higher and lower surface

Land bridge

A strip of land that connects two larger land masses enabling migration of plants and animals to new areas

Oxisol

A thick, weathered solid of the humans tropics that is largely depleted of fertility and nutrients

Conquistador

A Spanish word for conqueror, Spanish solider who participates in the conquest of indigenous people of Latin America

Syncretism

A blending of belies and practices from different religions into one faith

Primate cities

A city that dominates a country's economy, culture, and government in which population is concentrated; usually the capital

Vertical climate zones

A climate one hit occurs as elevation increases, with its own natural vegetation and crops

Mega city

A great city that is made up of several large and small cities

Free trade zone

An area of a country in which trade restriction do not apply

How has south americas rugged landscape both attracted and isolated people

Attracted-volcanic soils are good for agriculture and cooler temps Isolated- hurricanes, earthquakes and mountains make it harder to cross

What factors have shaped Mexico's population patterns

Beliefs, catholic culture and migration

How are oxisols formed in soil

By human tropics and clay, humidity and weather and/or erosion

Why is the impact of climate change in South America more negative

Damage natural resources, South America cant trade then, ecosystems are

Uneven development

Condition in some places such some places do not benefit as much as others from social and economic advancement

How has the management of forest and agricultural resources impacted the environment in South America

Countries have taken advantage of the resource to help countries which resulted in deformation, soil erosion, desertification and air pollution

How do human activities impact Mexico's environment

Damage the land, pollution and natural resources

Why are Mexico's resources in jeopardy

Ecosystems are experiencing global change, hurricanes an earthquakes are more common

Cash crop

Farm product growth to be sold or traded rather than used by the farm family

How has south americas physical geography influenced its population patterns

Favorable climates, fertile land, transportation, roadways created by the Incas which made it easier near the coast to the fish, they dont settle inland bc of the mountains

Llanos

Fertile grasslands found in inland areas of Colombia and Venezuela

What are important resource for trading in mexico

Fishing, manufacturing, sliver, and copper

How has Mexico please in the global economy change over time

Focuses of manufacturing, NAFTA made trade easier, voice in the trade market

Gross domestic product

Gdp, the cause of goods and services produced within a country in year

Mestizo

Refers to people that are a mix of indigenous and European

Seismic

Relations to or caused by an earthquake


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