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mountains are in the
Western part of north, central, and South America
Plains are in
Colombia, Venezuelan, Brazil, etc
The Rivers are
Orinoco, Paraná, amazon
Dry climate
Found in Mexico, parts of South America. Includes 1. semi-arid 2. Desert
Tropical climate
Found in mostly Central America, South America, and the Caribbean
Mid-latitude climate
Found in countrys south of the equator
Minerals found in Latin America are
Gold, silver, tin, led. (Many of these are exported)
Sources of energy in Latin America are
Oil, coal, natural gas, and Brazil has hydroelectric power
Advantages of tourism are
People send money, jobs are made, gives local people a chance
Disadvantages of tourism are
The land contests , causes pollution, runs up debts
Reasons why L.A are attracted to cities -
Industry offers opportunity, and better living standards
Problems cities in Latin America face -
Overpopulation, unemployment crime, environmental harm
Three major rivers in L.A are
Orinoco, Paraná, amazon river
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The panama canal is important crossroads for trade is in:
Central America the Caribbean
The amazon rainforest is in:
Brazil / geo factor - amazon rainforest
Emigration remains a huge problem today is in:
Challenges Mexico faces today
Chile has been successful is in:
Spanish speaking countries
Cortes landed here in 1521 -
Mexico
Who Gained independence in 1822
Brazil
A cultural mosaic is in:
Spanish speaking South America
What was Home to the Aztecs, 1200
Mexico
Main settlers Europeans and Africans brought front he slave trade is in:
Central America - the Caribbean
Vicente fox was elected president to where in 2000
Mexico
What was the Language brought by the Portuguese
Spanish
The maya built great civilization in
Central America-the Caribbean
Where did the inca live
Spanish speaking South America
A slave revolt in Haiti took place in what continent
South America
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What are the major religions n the Caribbean today
Catholic, Protestant, and voodoo
What Caribbean island achieved independence in 1898?
Cuba got independence from Spain
What are the main sources of income for clizens in Central America and the Caribbean?
Farming and trade
Why has brazils economy managed to be so successful ?
Vast area, abundant natural resources, diverse population, and a important cultural center
Which native group mysteriously abandones their cities around the year 800
The Aztecs
What is the main religion to Mexico today?
Catholic
Which South American country has been the most successful in educating their population?
Chile
Three reasons the rainforest is important
It cleans the atmosphere, regulates the climate, and shelters many species of plants and animals
Two reasons for deforestation
Livestock needs space, and a growing population
Two possible solutions for saving the rainforest are
Pay government to preserve it or arrange protests
Three prerequisites for democracy in LA
Free and fair elections, 2. citizen particapation
magority rule with minority rights mountains are in the
Western part of north, central, and South America
Plains are in
Colombia, Venezuelan, Brazil, etc
The Rivers are
Orinoco, Paraná, amazon
Dry climate
Found in Mexico, parts of South America. Includes 1. semi-arid 2. Desert
Tropical climate
Found in mostly Central America, South America, and the Caribbean
Mid-latitude climate
Found in countrys south of the equator
Minerals found in Latin America are
Gold, silver, tin, led. (Many of these are exported)
Sources of energy in Latin America are
Oil, coal, natural gas, and Brazil has hydroelectric power
Advantages of tourism are
People send money, jobs are made, gives local people a chance
Disadvantages of tourism are
The land contests , causes pollution, runs up debts
Reasons why L.A are attracted to cities -
Industry offers opportunity, and better living standards
Problems cities in Latin America face -
Overpopulation, unemployment crime, environmental harm
Three major rivers in L.A are
Orinoco, Paraná, amazon river
Keep going!
Continue on <3
The panama canal is important crossroads for trade is in:
Central America the Caribbean
The amazon rainforest is in:
Brazil / geo factor - amazon rainforest
Emigration remains a huge problem today is in:
Challenges Mexico faces today
Chile has been successful is in:
Spanish speaking countries
Cortes landed here in 1521 -
Mexico
Who Gained independence in 1822
Brazil
A cultural mosaic is in:
Spanish speaking South America
What was Home to the Aztecs, 1200
Mexico
Main settlers Europeans and Africans brought front he slave trade is in:
Central America - the Caribbean
Vicente fox was elected president to where in 2000
Mexico
What was the Language brought by the Portuguese
Spanish
The maya built great civilization in
Central America-the Caribbean
Where did the inca live
Spanish speaking South America
A slave revolt in Haiti took place in what continent
South America
Keep going!
You got his <3
What are the major religions n the Caribbean today
Catholic, Protestant, and voodoo
What Caribbean island achieved independence in 1898?
Cuba got independence from Spain
What are the main sources of income for clizens in Central America and the Caribbean?
Farming and trade
Why has brazils economy managed to be so successful ?
Vast area, abundant natural resources, diverse population, and a important cultural center
Which native group mysteriously abandones their cities around the year 800
The Aztecs
What is the main religion to Mexico today?
Catholic
Which South American country has been the most successful in educating their population?
Chile
Three reasons the rainforest is important
It cleans the atmosphere, regulates the climate, and shelters many species of plants and animals
Two reasons for deforestation
Livestock needs space, and a growing population
Two possible solutions for saving the rainforest are
Pay government to preserve it or arrange protests
Three prerequisites for democracy in LA
Free and fair elections, 2. citizen particapation
magority rule with minority rights
