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52 Cards in this Set
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What are the three regions of Latin America?
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Mexico/Central America, Caribbean, and South America
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Where is Lake Titicaca located?
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On the border of Peru and Bolivia
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Where is the Amazon Rainforest located?
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Mostly in Brazil
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How many parts of the Amazon system are there?
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3
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Name the parts of the Amazon System?
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Amazon River, Amazon Rainforest, and Amazon Basin.
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Where do most Mexicans live?
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Mexico Central Plateau
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Where are the Andes Mountains located?
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The west coast of South America
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Why was Panama chosen as the location for the Panama Canal?
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It was the smallest strip of land connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean.
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Describe the climate of Mexico/Central America and the Caribbean
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Humid Subtropical
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What is the climate of South America?
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It varies depending on elevation, wind patterns and location to the equator.
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What are 3 accomplishments of the Aztecs?
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They are the center of trade and learning, they produced medicines, and they studied the stars and predicted eclipses.
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What are 3 accomplishments of the Incans?
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They are master farmers, they built aqueducts, and they made a vast system of road that increased trade.
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What are 2 accomplishments of the Mayans?
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They made an accurate calendar and developed a system of writing.
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List 5 characteristics of the culture of Mexico.
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They are mostly Roman Catholic. Spanish is their predominant language. Most of their families are poor. The families have moved to urban areas for a better life. Manufacturing is growing.
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List 6 characteristics of the culture of Central America.
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They have a more diverse population. They have a blend of cultures. Spanish is the main language. Many countries have over 20 languages spoken. Their main religion is Roman Catholic. They are trying to diversify their economies.
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List 3 characteristics of the culture of the Caribbean.
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They have a blend of cultures. They have unique food. And music and celebrations.
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Which cultures blend together to make the culture of the Caribbean?
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European, Native American, and African
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How many distinct cultural regions are there of South America?
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4
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Describe the northern cultural region of South America.
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It is like the Caribbean
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Describe the southwest cultural region of South America.
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Many people live in the Andes and there are multiple languages spoken.
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Describe the cultural region where Chile, Argentina and Uruguay.
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There are forest and Polar Regions. There are different cultures on the Pampas.
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Describe the cultural region of Brazil
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It is the largest country in Latin America. Most people speak Portuguese, but it is culturally diverse
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What percent of the earth’s surface is covered by rainforest?
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6%
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What percentage of the world species live in the rainforest?
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50%
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What nickname does the rainforest have?
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Lungs of the Earth
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Where does this nickname come from?
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It comes from the key role that the rainforest plays in Earth’s carbon-oxygen circle.
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What percentage of the Earth’s oxygen comes from the rainforest?
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1/4
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How long have natives been in the rainforest?
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Thousands of years
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How are the natives living today?
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They are fighting to protect the rainforest and their way of life.
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When did the rubber tappers come to the rainforest?
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The 1870's
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How do the rubber tappers collect sap?
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They make cuts in the trees.
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Why do environmentalists and natives support the rubber tappers?
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The rubber tappers don’t destroy the land.
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Which groups do not support the rubber tappers?
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Settlers, Loggers, and Cattle ranchers
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When did logging begin in the rainforest?
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1960's
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What types of woods are harvested from the rainforest?
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Mahogany and Rosewood
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How much money does Brazil make in a year from logging?
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5 billion dollars a year
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When did settlers come to the rainforest?
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1960's
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How is life difficult for the settlers?
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Farming in the rainforest is difficult for the settlers
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Why do they stay?
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They stayed for the land because they are too poor
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When did cattle ranching begin in the rainforest?
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1960
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How much does Brazil make in a year from cattle ranching?
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1.5 billion dollars a year
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When did environmentalist come to the rainforest?
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1970's
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What do the environmentalists want?
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They want to protect the rainforest and its biodiversity
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What are the environmentalists doing to help?
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They are trying to create more laws to protect the rainforest
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Where did the English first establish colonies?
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Roanoke and Jamestown
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Where did the French establish colonies?
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Quebec and Lousiana
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Where did the Dutch establish colonies?
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Manhattan
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Where did the Spanish establish colonies?
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Florida and Mexico City
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How did the French interact with the Native Americans?
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They were friends with the Huron and lived in peace
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How did the Spanish interact with the Native Americans?
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They were enemies with the Incans and Aztecs. They conquered most of them and forced others as slaves and to convert their religion.
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How did the Dutch interact with the Native Americans?
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They were friends with Iroquois Indians and they helped with fur trade.
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How did the English interact with the Native Americans?
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They were friends with the Powhatan Indians and the marriage to John Rolfe helped bring peace.
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