World geography unit 3
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