answer the following geography chapters 9-13 – Flashcards
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which country is the largest in LA
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brazil
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which countries of SA border the Atlantic ocean
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Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, french guiana
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describe the characteristics of the Amazon lowland area
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80 inches of rain with temperatures, about 80 degrees with a continuous growing season
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what parts of LA are prone to hurricanes
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low-lying areas along the Atlantic ocean, Caribbean sea, and gulf of mexico
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most larger centers of population in LA are located where
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near the ocean or sea for trade and transportation
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what countries are influenced by the landscape of the Andes mountains
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Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador
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explain the effects of el nino
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droughts and floods around the world
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what physical feature dominates Mexico's heartland region and why is it an unstable region
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the central plateau - its located at intersection of four tectonic plates = earthquakes
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what were the three keys to Spanish conquest of mexico in the 1500s
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disease, better weapons, and Indian allies
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describe, in detail, the physical characteristics of Mexico's Baja Peninsula
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a long, thin arm of mostly mountainous desert
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what is NAFTA? what countries are part of NAFTA?
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North American Free Trade Agreement - united states, mexico, and canada
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what culture influences the Caribbean area more than any other? why and what happened to the natives?
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African culture - influence of slavery - the natives died from disease and brutal treatment
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what are the main reasons/factors that have caused armed conflicts in Central America for much of its history
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the shortage of available land, unequal distribution of usable land and limited access to productive technology and methods
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how were the islands in the Bahamas created
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the build up of dead sea animals and the eventual build of soil and plants
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what are two major economic activates in the Caribbean
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agriculture and tourism
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how were the islands of the greater Antilles created
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are the tops of volcanic mountains that have been pushed up from the ocean floor
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what are the unique characteristics of the southeast region of Brazil and in what two cities do most people live
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smallest region, but most populated region of Brazil and its economic heartland - people lived in or near Sao Paulo and Rio de janeiro
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why was the capital of Brazil moved further inland in the 1950s
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it was moved to attract people to the interior region of Brazil and away from overcrowded coastal cities
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what happens to soil in the rain forest, after the rain is cleared for farming
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the soil is washed away, forcing them to clear more forest for agriculture
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what element of physical geography binds all countries to southern South America together
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the Plata river system - or rivers
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what characteristics do the 3 Guiana's share
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a wet tropical climate, vast stretches of rain forest, and a narrow coastal plain on the Atlantic ocean
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what product does Venezuela's economy rely on? where is it found?
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they rely on oil. it is found in the eastern llanos, the Orinoco delta, Maracaibo, and offshore
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what are the problems associated with Columbia's dependence on a single crop?
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if the crop fails so will the economy. a few wealthy families own most of the coffee plantations. if disease strikes the coffee trees, it would affect the entire economy
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what are the grasslands of Argentina rich in
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known as the bread basket and rich in grains and cattle production
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describe 3 major characteristics of Argentina
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majority of the population is of European ancestry. most of the population lives in cities. it's in the wealthiest country in south america
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what is an unusual characteristic of politics in Uruguay?
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one of the few countries that is required to vote
