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20 Cards in this Set
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What are 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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On the border of Peru and Bolivia.
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Where is the Amazon Rainforest Located?
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It is located mostly in Brazil.
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How many parts of the Amazon system are there?
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Three!
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Name the parts of the Amazon System.
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The Amazon Basin, The Amazon River, and The Amazon Rainforest.
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Where do most Mexicans live?
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The 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 skinniest strip of land in between the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean.
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Describe the climate of Mexico/Central America and the Caribbean.
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It is mostly humid sub-tropical.
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What is the climate of South America?
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The climate there varies greatly depending on elevation, location to equator, and wind patterns.
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What are 3 accomplishments of the Aztecs?
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They were a center of trade and learning, produced medicines and studied the stars patterns.
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What are 3 accomplishments of the Incans?
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They were master farmers, built aqueducts, and built a vast system of road.
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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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The people are Roman Catholic, Spanish is the language, most people are poor, many farmers have mover to urban areas, and manufacturing is growing.
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List the 6 characteristics of the culture of Central America.
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They have a diverse population, a blend of cultures, Spanish is mostly spoken, Roman Catholic is the religion, and they are trying to diversify their economy.
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List 3 characteristics of the culture of the Caribbean.
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The Caribbean is a blend of cultures. It has European, Native American, and African culture. As such there is 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 American, and African.
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How many distinct cultural regions are there of South America?
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Four!
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Describe the northern cultural region of South America.
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This region is like the Caribbean.
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Describe the southwest cultural region of South America.
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Most people live in the Andes mountains and there are many languages.
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