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15 Cards in this Set
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The 3 regions of Latin America
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Mexico/Central America
Caribbean South America |
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Where is Lake Titicaca located?
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Bordering Peru and Bolivia
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Where is the Amazon Rainforest Located?
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Manly in Brazil, but also in parts of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname
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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, the 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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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 chosen because it was the thinnest strip of land between the Atlantic ocean and the Pacific ocean.
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Describe the climate of Mexico/Central America and the Caribbean.
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The climate is humid and subtropical depending on location.
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What is the climate of South America?
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The climate is humid and subtropical depending on how near the equator and the 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 system 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 language is predominant • Most families are poor • Many have moved to urban areas for better life • Manufacturing is growing in Mexico |
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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 • Many countries have over 20 languages • Roman Catholic is a major religion • Trying to diversify their economies |
