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35 Cards in this Set
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What are the 3 regions of Latin America?
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Central America, South America, Caribbean
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Where is Lake Titicaca located?
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It borders Bolivia and Peru.
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Where is the Amazon Rainforest Located?
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Brasil
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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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Basin, River, rainforest
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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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on 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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Because it was a narrow strip of land.
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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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Varies greatly, depends on elevation
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What are 3 accomplishments of the Aztecs?
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Center of trade and learning.
Produced medicines. Studied the stars and predicted eclipses. |
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What are 3 accomplishments of the Incans?
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Master farmers, Built aqueducts, Vast systems of road increased trade.
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What are 2 accomplishments of the Mayans?
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Accurate calendar, Developed a system of writing.
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List 5 characteristics of the culture of Mexico.
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Mostly roman Catholic, Spanish is the main language, Most families are poor, Many moved to Urban areas, manufacturing is growing.
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List the 6 characteristics of the culture of Central America.
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more diverse population, blend of cultures, Spanish is still the main language, Roman Catholic is a major religion
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List 3 characteristics of the culture of the Caribbean.
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Blend of cultures, unique food, music and celebrations.
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Which cultures blend together to make the culture of the Caribbean?
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European, Native Americans, and Africans.
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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's like the Caribbean
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Describe the southwest cultural region of South America.
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Many live in the Andes, many speak different languages.
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Describe the cultural region of Brazil.
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Largest country in Latin America. Most people speak Portuguese.
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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 planet .
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Where does the nickname come from?
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Because the air comes from trees.
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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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Where did the English first establish colonies?
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Roanoke, Jamestown
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Where did the French establish colonies?
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Louisiana, Quebec
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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, Mexico City
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How did the French interact with the Native Americans?
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Lived in peace, helped with fur trade.
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How did the Spanish interact with the Native Americans?
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enemies with Incans and Aztecs, conquered most, forced others as slaves and to convert to their religion.
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How did the Dutch interact with the Native Americans?
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Friends with Iroquois Indians, helped with fur trade
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How did the English interact with the Native Americans?
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Marriage to John Rolfe helped bring peace.
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Describe the cultural region where Chile, Argentina and Uruguay.
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forest, polar regions, different cultures on the Pampas.
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