Chapter 9 Caribbean South America (Review 3)
How does the region's location near the equator affect its climate?
Most of the region has warm temperatures year round.
Who were the Chibcha?
Native people of Colombia who had a well-developed civilization.
What is a major resource in both Venezuela and Colombia?
Oil
What is the region's longest river?
Orinoco River
How is oil important to Venezuela's economy?
Venezuela's economy is based on oil.
Where are the Andes located?
Western Colombia
What did Spanish settlers hope to find in Venezuela?
Gold
In the Andes, how does the temperature change with elevation?
Higher elevations are cooler.
In what part of the country do most Colombians live?
In the fertile valleys and river basins among the mountain ranges.
What factors make Colombia ideal for growing coffee?
Rich soil, steep slopes, tall shade trees
Which resource provides hydroelectric power?
Rivers
Who led Venezuela's revolt against Spain?
Simon Bolivar
Why did Spain want land in Colombia?
Spain wanted to expand its new empire.
Why do most Colombians live in fertile valleys and river basins?
The climate is good for farming, and the rivers provide connections to other settlements.
Why do the Llanos in Colombia and Venezuela flood easily?
They are at a low elevation and have little vegetation to absorb heavy seasonal rains.
How are the rock formations called tepuis unusual?
They are flat-topped and rise dramatically above the surrounding plain.
How did the Chibcha treat their ruler?
They covered the new ruler in gold dust, which he washed off in the river. Then they threw gold and emeralds into the water.
How might Colombia solve the problem of guerrillas trying to control the country?
Though new laws making it more difficult for them to operate freely, and with U.S. foreign aid.
Why did some Venezuelans go on strike?
To protest the actions of President Chavez and a failing economy.
Why would it be hard to live in the rain forest of Colombia?
Vegetation is thick and there are not many roads or basic services