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43 Cards in this Set
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What are the 3 regions of Latin America?
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Mexico/Central America, South American and Caribbean
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Where is Lake Titicaca located?
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It borders Peru and Bolivia.
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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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The Amazon River, Amazon River Basin and the Amazon 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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It was the narrowest strip of land between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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Describe the climate of Mexico/Central America and the Caribbean.
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It is mostly humid subtropical.
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What is the climate of South America?
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It varies greatly depending on elevation, location to the equator and wind patterns.
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What are 3 accomplishments of the Aztecs?
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They were the center of trade and learning, they produced medicines, and studied the stars and predicted eclipses.
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What are 3 accomplishments of the Incans?
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They were master farmers, built aqueducts, and had a vast system of road increased trade.
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What are 2 accomplishments of the Mayans?
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They had 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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It is mostly Roman Catholic, Spanish is a predominant language, most families are poor, many are moving to urban areas for a better life, and 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 the main language, 20 languages spoken, religion is Roman Catholic, and they are trying to diversify their economies.
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List 3 characteristics of the culture of the Caribbean.
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Blend of cultures, unique food, and unique celebrations
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Which cultures blend together to make the culture of the Caribbean?
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They are a blend of 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'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, and many languages are 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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Largest country in Latin America, 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 of the world's species.
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What nickname does the rainforest have?
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“Lungs of the Earth”
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Where does the nickname come from?
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From the carbon-oxygen cycle.
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What percentage of the Earth’s oxygen comes from the rainforest?
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25%
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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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A sustainable way of life. They are fighting to protect it.
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When did the rubber tappers come to the rainforest?
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In 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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They do not hurt the trees.
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Which groups do not support the rubber tappers?
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The cattle ranchers, settlers and loggers.
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When did logging begin in the rainforest
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In the 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
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When did settlers come to the rainforest?
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In the 1960’s
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How is life difficult for the settlers?
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It is hard to farm in the rainforest
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Why do they stay?
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They have no where else to go. The government told them to go there.
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When did cattle ranching begin in the rainforest?
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In the 1960’s.
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How much does Brazil make in a year from cattle ranching?
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$1.5 billion
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When did environmentalist come to the rainforest?
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In the 1970’s.
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What do the environmentalists want?
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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.
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