Geography South America Regions
What are the problems of a one-crop agricultural system in Colombia?
Colombia's main export being coffee, it is the most important crop in Colombia. However, if global coffee prices were to drop, it would hugely affect the country because of its heavy dependence on the one crop.
How Has Urbanization Affected Life in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina's capitol, holds 12 million people, almost 1/3 of Argentine population. This makes trade easier and increases the spread of technology, ideas, and culture.
How do Venezuela's physical characteristics and climate regions influence the nation's economic activities?
Elevation affects climate/crops, which is a huge part of Guianas' economy. It is also a very oil-rich nation, which is their #1 export.
How have political conditions in Paraguay and Uruguay changed in recent years?
Paraguay was dictatorial for 35 years until democratic elections were held in 1993 and democracy was established in 2000. The government made this change peacefully, without any civil war, which is unusual.
How has migration made the Guianas culturally distinct from the rest of the nations of South America?
Sugar plantations and other agriculture caused European settlers to bring African and Asian migrant workers. In addition to the Native people and Europeans, this made the Guianas very diverse
How have Political Conditions Changed in Uruguay?
The military took over the government (1972-1984) but free elections were held in 1985, and the government is now democratic.
What is the current status of the Venezuelan economy?
There is an economic crisis due to hyperinflation, which is caused by the drop in oil prices, socialist/dictatorial Venezuelan leaders, and the excessive printing of money.
How do climatic conditions affect the people of Bolivia and Chile?
Because they are in the Southern hemisphere, the demand for certain crops is higher in the winter months of the Northern hemisphere. For example, when it is winter in the US and crops cannot be grown, it benefits South American economies because it is summer there and these crops can be grown.
How have the physical characteristics of the Andean countries affected the people who live there?
The Andean mountains cause native tribes to be isolated to one side. It makes it difficult for people to cross the mountains or migrate at all because of the extreme elevation and temp.
What are the physical characteristics of the southern grassland countries?
The Grassland countries; Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, have diverse physical characteristics: They are broken up into the cold Patagonia region, the mountainous Andean region, and flat Pampas region.
How are the economies of Ecuador and Peru similar and different?
The two countries share similar economic activities; fishing, mining, agriculture. Also, Europeans control most of the economy, causing a huge gap between upper and lower class.
