Geography Chapter 9

The _______ Mountains are part of a chain of mountain ranges that run down the Pacific Coast in North, Central, and South America.

Andes

Cattle and wheat grain are most likely to be found in the ________ of Argentina and Uruguay

Pampas

The reasons that cause people to leave rural areas and move to cities are know as ________.

Push factors and pull factors

Much of the more than two million square miles of the Amazon _______ is located in Brazil.

Rain Forest

The hot and rainy weather of the tropical wet climate zone provides perfect growing conditions for the ___________.

Rain Forests

Grass covered plains are often found in a ________ climate.

Semiarid

Though it is an ancient technique, ________ continues to be useful for preventing erosion in hilly or mountainous areas

Terraced Farming

Gold, iron, copper and silver are among the ________ resources that are abundant in Latin America

Mineral

Which of the following rivers begins in the Andes Mountains and flows eastward across South America to the Atlantic Ocean? A. Amazon B. Orinoco C. Parana D. Mississippi

A. Amazon

Which statement best explains why the river systems of South America are more important than those of Central America? A. The climate of Central America dries up most of the rivers before they reach the ocean. B. Central American countries don't have to depend on rivers because of their closeness to the oceans. C. South America has longer rivers and that makes them important. D. South America needs its rivers more because it is a larger land mass than Central America.

B. Central American countries don't have to depend on rivers because of their closeness to the oceans.

Which of the following best describes the Greater Antilles? A. Leeward Islands B. Larger islands that include Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico. C. Windward Islands D. Smaller islands southeast of Puerto Rico

B. Larger islands that include Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico.

The Inca built their civilization in the Andes Mountains by? A. changing the climate B. altering their environment C. using farm machinery D. going on a diet

B. altering their environment

Latin America's ____________ ranges from hot and humid to dry and desert-like.

Climate

Push factors and pull factors have to do with? A. fishing B. Driving a car C. Growing and harvesting vegetables D. People leaving a rural area to go to the cities

D. People leaving a rural area to go to the cities

Which of the following is not the result of the presence of the Andes Mountains in South America? A. the need to learn techniques for terraced farming B. larger concentrations of population along South America's northern and eastern coasts. C. the lack of travel from the Pacific coast to interior areas D. the deforestation of the rain forest

D. The deforestation of the rain forest

Central America and the Caribbean do not have __________ climate zones.

Dry

Because of its many rivers and waterfalls, Brazil is rich in ________.

Hydroelectric Power

Sewers, transportation, electricity, and housing are part of a city's ________. A. infrastructure B. landscape C. road map D. tourist attraction

Infrastructure

_________ refers to transportation, sewers, electricity, and housing in cities.

Infrastructure

The growing ___________ industry is considered a mixed blessing for Latin American countries.

Tourism

Mountains, the equator, and ocean currents are three reasons for Latin America's _________.

Varied Climate

Tropical and subtropical regions have grasslands called _________.

savannas