World Geography Unit 5 Study Guide
What is the longest river in South America?
Amazon
Where would you be the most apt to find cattle grazing on the pampas?
Argentina
What celebration takes place in Latin America that is similar to Mardi Gras?
Carnival
Which islands are part of the Greater Antilles?
Cuba
The following picture of the maori was taken where?
Easter Island
What two countries comprise the island of Hispaniola?
Haiti and the Dominican Republic
What city is also known as "The Lost City of the Incas"?
Machu Picchu
What type of band is pictured below, and in which country is this type of band a part of the culture?
Mariachi, Mexico
Which groups are indigenous to Latin America?
Maya, Incas, Aztecs
The largest lake in Central America is ____
Nicaragua
Is Cuba north or south of the equator?
North
The Andes Mountains are mainly located where in South America?
On the Western side of South America
What is the world's highest navigable lake?
Titicaca
Which three countries are part of the NAFTA agreement?
US, Canada, Mexico
Why can Central America best be described as an isthmus?
a narrow strip of land with sea in either side
What and where is Patagonia?
a plateau of hills and flatlands in southern Argentina
A word that is often used in Latin America to describe a high plain is ___
altiplano
Although there is a great diversity in religion in Latin America, what is the dominant religion?
catholicism
What single factor is the most responsible for emigration and migration in Latin America?
economics
After religion, what social value is the second most important in the lives of most Latin Americans; give examples.
family is important to Latin Americans; extended family usually share one home, and they consider it an honor and a duty to take care of one another
What kind of rhythm does the Tango have?
fast
Discuss two reasons why the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest will have an impact in the entire world.
greenhouse gases and destruction of habitats
Describe the negative impact of maquiladoras
lack of environmental protection laws, use of child labor, keeping labor costs to a minimum
Describe the difference between latifundia and minifundia
latifundia are large commercial farms while minifundia are small family farms
Describe a cordillera
mountains ranges that are parallel to each other
Why is Mexico experiencing urbanization?
people are loving to cities in search of jobs, healthcare, education, and better housing
Describe the tierra fria climate zone
people wear a heavy coat, boots, and a fur hat
What geographic process is most responsible for the physical geography of Mexico?
play tectonics
Which two sports are the most popular in Latin America?
soccer and baseball
What desert is the driest place in the world?
the Atacama Desert
Why did Brazil move its national capital from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia?
to draw the population further inland and away from the overpopulated coast
