South America 6th grade geography

What happens as elevation increases?

Temperature decreases

What are the Llanos

Flood-prone grassland

What is a tributary?

Small river flowing into a larger one

What does El Niño do?

Warm ocean water

Why is Portuguese spoken in Brazil?

Portugal rule

What is deforestation?

Cutting down forests

What does landlocked mean?

No ocean access

Who was Simón Bolívar?

Independence leader

What is the Amazon River known for?

Large volume and many tributaries

What region is richest in Brazil?

Southeast

What causes fish decline in El Niño?

Lack of nutrients

What shaped Argentina culture?

European immagration

Why is Bueno Aires populated?

Jobs and location

What is Paraguay known for?

Landlocked and bilingual

What resource is key in Venezuela?

Oil

What did Inca build?

Roads and bridges

Who conquered the Inca?

Pizzaro

What language is common in South America?

Spanish

What is a mestizo?

Mixed ancestry

What happens with deforestation?

Habitat loss

What is the Guiana region?

Culterally diverse area

Why is Colombia hard to unify?

Rugged terrain

What is Chile known for?

Copper exports

What affects Ecuador oil economy?

Price changes

What is a major Amazon issue?

Environmental damage