Latin America & the Caribbean Test Review
the diversity (or lack of diversity) of the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean
nations in Latin America and the Caribbean do not solely rely on a single industry or economic activity in forming their economies.
why the Amazon Rainforest is suffering from deforestation
need for more farmland and a growing demand for timber
Colombia
northwest corner- llanos and Andes Shakira
Jamaica
owned by Spain and then England- speak English Rastafarian faith- Bob Marley
Bahamas
previously owned by British-speak English
role of water in the generation of energy in Latin America and the Caribbean
rivers have become important in the production of hydroelectric power
Isthmus of Panama
separates the Atlantic and Pacific oceans location of the Panama Canal
Food crop
simply crops that are grown to be eaten by the farmer or customers such as beans, corn, or vegetables.
Lesser Antilles
smaller islands earthquakes
El Salvador
smallest and most densely populated borders one ocean
Latino
someone from Latin America
Hispanic
someone from a Spanish-speaking country
Christ the Redeemer
statue of Christ city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. reminder of strong Christian faith
Altiplano
tall plain high plateau region in South America
Andes
tallest mountain range in Latin America longest mountain range in world along South America's west coast
Dia de Muertos
the Day of the Dead, celebrates those who have passed on. Mexicans decorate their faces in traditional ways as they have for centuries, but the holiday is celebrated in accordance to Catholic festivals.
explain the benefits of the Panama Canal.
the Panama Canal allowed these nations to ship their goods to the global market cheaply and efficiently because it decreased ocean crossing times
explain the role of the Equator in Latin America and the Caribbean.
the climates of Latin America and the Caribbean are extremely diverse due to elevation and location relative to the Equator.
Atlantic Ocean
the eastern coastlines Columbus's voyage across the Atlantic to the Caribbean and South America
why foreign investment became a problem in Latin America in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries
these businesses controlled economic and government policies
main natural resources of Latin America and the Caribbean
timber, fossil fuels, arable land and water
Llanos
treeless, grassy plains in northern South America. marshy wetlands, warm climate
Pacific Ocean
western coast of Latin America, major influences on the climates of the region
Pampas
wide plains of grasslands southeast of South America with mild climate
three vertical zones of Latin America
* Tierra Fria cold land (highest elevation) *Tierra Templada temperate land (mid elevation) *Tierra Caliente hot land (low elevation)
Describe the primary climates of Latin America
* tropical wet (warm high rainfall) * tropical wet-dry ( hot with rain but dry season) *humid subtropical ( temperate climate) * arid (dry)
Mexican Plateau
*in Mexico between Sierra Madre Occidental and the Sierra Madre Oriental *covered by Sonoran Desert *known as the Mexican Altiplano.
the largest nation in South America
Brazil
which nation has the largest population of Portuguese speakers
Brazil
Capital of Argentina
Buenos Aries
the most common language and religion of Latin America and the Caribbean
European languages- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Dutch Roman Catholicism is the largest religion
Capital of Jamaica
Kingston
megacities in Latin America
Mexico City, Sao Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro
which areas of Latin America have large deposits of coal and oil
Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela
the negative consequences of urbanization in Latin America and the Caribbean
Shanty Towns Emigration
Paraguay River
flow through Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina and cover pampas
Parana River
flow through Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina and cover pampas
Subsistence farming
growing of food for only oneself and one's family
the importance of Simon Bolivar
helped free many Latin American countries from Spanish rule
Explain the difference in seasons between South America and North America
if you live in the continental United States and it is summer, in Argentina it would be winter!
explain the reasons Mexico and Brazil have less arable land than other countries in the region.
in Mexico the arid climates limit growth in Brazil the dense vegetation of the rainforest creates barriers to developing the land
why numerous cathedrals were constructed in Latin America
introduction of Roman Catholicism reflect European domination of the region as well as the merging of native and African influences into Roman Catholicism
Paraguay
landlocked country site of War of Triple Alliance
Cuba
largest Caribbean island revolution 1950s Fidel Castro and communism
Nicaragua
largest nation in Central America site of violent revolutions
Amazon River Basin
largest river system in the world by sheer volume surrounded by rainforest supplies many of the nations of South America with fresh water.
Itaipu Dam
located along the Parana River, on the border of Paraguay and Brazil. constructed to provide hydroelectric power for both Paraguay and Brazil.
Ecuador
located directly on Equator owns Galapagos Islands- Charles Darwin formed evolution theories
Venezuela
located in North largest producer and exporter of oil socialist state
Lucayan Archipelago
located in the Atlantic Ocean rather than the Caribbean Sea
Orinoco River
located in the north of the South American continent. tributaries of the river feed much of the llanos in the region
Argentina
located in the south largest Spanish speaking nation in region cattle -gauchos (cowboys)
Uruguay
located on Southeast 2nd smallest nation in South America
Lake Titicaca
located on the Altiplano, forming a boundary between Peru and Bolivia. world's highest lake.
Peru
located on western coast diverse climate due to Andes Inca civilization
Caribbean Sea
located south of the Greater Antilles, west of the Lesser Antilles, and north of South America. located on top of a major tectonic plate that results in earthquakes world's second-largest coral reef,
Costa Rica
means rich coast vacations and tourism
Puerto Rico
means rich port Spanish Empires most important colony US took after Spanish American War "freely associated commonwealth" of US
which areas of Latin America have a tropical wet climate
much of Latin America including Amazon Basin
the demographics of Latin America and the Caribbean
multiple ethnic and racial groupings-varied heritage, with European, indigenous, and African ancestors.
Cash crop
agricultural crops that are grown solely for economic purposes, such as cotton.
Panama
attaches Central America to South America Panama Canal
explain why Central America is considered a different subregion of Latin America.
because of its Mayan influences and tropical climate
explain why we use the term "Latin America."
because of the romance languages the region speaks.
Belize
borders one ocean tourism
Latin American musical genres that were influenced by African culture
calypso and reggae
Bolivia
center of South America- landlocked on Altiplano and La Paz is highest capital in the world
Greater Antilles
comprised of the largest islands in the Caribbean
the importance of the Panama Canal
cut crossing times between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans dramatically, allowing for cheaper shipping costs of trade goods.
which natural disasters are most damaging to Latin America and the Caribbean
earthquakes and hurricanes
Primary economic activity
economic activity based on the extraction of natural resources
which Latin American nations are known for widespread cattle ranching
Argentina and Brazil
Identify the driest non-polar desert in the world
Atacama Desert
which nations are located in the Lucayan Archipelago
Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
which nations are located in the Lesser Antilles
Barbados, Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Grenada.
capital of Columbia
Bogotá
which nations belong to NAFTA
Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Capital of Venezuela
Carácas
quality of soil in Latin America and the Caribbean
Different countries in the region have varying amounts of arable land for various reasons- some have rich soil and some have dry or rainforests
the largest nation in the Caribbean
Cuba
which nations are located in the Greater Antilles
Cuba, the Isle of Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.
which nation suffered the largest slave revolt in history
Haiti
explain the difference between Hispanic and Latino.
Hispanic describes someone from a Spanish-speaking country, while Latino describes someone from Latin America.
Sierra Madres
In Mexico Sierra Madre Occidental, Sierra Madre Oriental, and Sierra Madre del Sur
Machu Picchu
Incan city Located in modern-day Peru-site of human sacrifices
Capital of Bolivia
La Paz (Peace)
Capital of Peru
Lima
the city in Latin America that suffers the most from air pollution
Mexico City
which city used to be the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan
Mexico City
which indigenous culture heavily influenced the nations of Guatemala and Honduras
Mayan
Tikal
Mayan archaeological site in modern-day Guatemala
Chichen Itza
Mayan city located in modern-day Mexico site of human sacrifices
what area of Latin America was ruled by the Aztecs when the Spanish arrived
Mexico
which nation has the most Spanish speakers in the world
Mexico
The capital of the Bahamas is?
Nassau
the largest nation in Central America
Nicaragua
Rio Bravo
Rio Grande forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico.
Major cities of Brazil
Rio de Janiero and Sao Paolo
Capital of Chile
Santiago
Slash-and-burn agriculture
a process by which undeveloped land with thick vegetation is cut down and then burned in order to create a layer of nutrient-rich ash to grow crops