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GEO Ch 9 "South America"
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1
Favelas are a problem for cities dealing with urban population because they
are NOT connected to sewage services.
contribute to deforestation.
create more waste than other areas.
are illegal.
2
Why do migrants in South America move to the cities?
want for greater access to transportation
to reduce brain drain
want to live in an area of lower population density
higher wages & better living conditions
3
Monoculture effects agricultural production by
washing away the soil.
depleting nutrients from the soil.
increasing the soil's fertility.
becoming useful for growing one crop only.
4
A condition in which some countries do not benefit as much from social & economic advancement is _______ development.
level
uneven
urban
stable
5
Grassy, treeless plains in the southern part of South America is called the
Pampas.
Llanos.
Aymara.
Cordilleras.
6
The majority of Argentines are descendents of
Chinese & Indian immigrants
American & Mexican immigrants
Spanish & Italian immigrants
Japanese & Australian immigrants
7
What causes the Pacific coast of Peru & Chile to have an arid climate?
low elevation
cold ocean conditions
location along the Ring of Fire
the El Niño current
8
How can farmers slow the process of soil erosion from wind and water?
apply lime
plow more often
add fertilizers
grow cover crops
9
Why were settlers attracted to the Andean Highlands?
dry, barren, & windy climate
different vegetation zones
isolation from other communities
cooler climates & good soil
10
'Christ the Redeemer,' a world famous statue & one of the Wonders of the Modern World, can be found in which S Am city?
Buenos Aires.
São Paulo.
Beijing.
Rio de Janeiro.
11
The _______ established the first highly developed civilization in South America?
Spanish
Inca
Moche
Aymara
12
What is brain drain?
movement of migrants from rural to urban areas
the effort to find employment & suitable living conditions
loss of very educated & skilled workers to other countries
the attempt to escape violence of drug cartels
13
_______ is one of South America's most impoverished and least developed countries because it is landlocked.
Bolivia
Venezuela
Chile
Peru
14
Which of the following is NOT an achievement of the ancient Inca?
road system
warfare
irrigation.
terracing
15
Most people in South America make a living in
real estate.
manufacturing.
agriculture or natural resources.
service or tourism industries.
16
What did the Inca use to keep track of their financial, or numerical records?
quipu
llano
pampas
cordillera
17
The Andes have a cold climate even though they are located close to the equator because they are
affected by El Niño.
affected by cool ocean conditions
at a higher elevation.
in a different biome
18
Which European groups below were the countries that colonized S Am?
Netherlands & Portugal
Spain & Great Britain.
Portugal & Spain
France & Great Britain
19
The second-largest mountain plateau in the world runs through Peru & Bolivia is known as the
Altiplano.
Patagonia.
Escarpment.
Llanos.
20
What year did American archaeologist discover the ancient city of Machu Picchu?
1908
1931
1865
1911
21
Which of the following is causing the most harm to biodiversity in South America?
water pollution
oxisol
monoculture
deforestation
22
Which of the following has had the greatest impact on South America's physical geography?
its many mountain systems
the heavy tectonic activity in the area
its numerous, large water systems
its position between the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans
23
Gold mining in Peru affects the environment because the
higher the price of gold = less pollution & deforestation.
higher the price of gold = more pollution & deforestation.
lower the price of gold = more pollution & deforestation.
the price of gold does NOT affect the environment.
24
What is the primary economic use of South America's rivers?
recreation
transportation
drainage
energy
25
Where do most
indigenous
cultural groups live in South America today?
in major cities like Buenos Aires
in the coastal regions of Brazil
in the rain forests of South America's interior
in the Andes region of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia
26
The area of Venezuela & Colombia that provides grazing for cattle is the
altiplano.
cordillera.
pampas.
llanos.
27
The week-long celebrated festival that takes place the week before Lent in South America is called
Easter.
Quipus.
Carnival.
Rosh Hashana.
28
What is the primary cause of desertifications in Amerigo del Sur?
oxisols in the soil
climate change
mismanagement of land by humans
drought
29
Some S Am countries are hesitant to establish environmental restrictions because they
They do not have resources to export
have outdated transportation systems.
lack the money to invest in alternative export resources.
made more modifications to the environment than others.
30
Thick, weathered soil in the tropics that is depleted of nutrients is called
monosoil.
volcanic soil.
topsoil.
oxisol.
31
Mountain ranges that run parallel to each other are called
cordilleras.
escarpment.
altiplano.
llanos.
32
In addition to its physical geo, what else is a factor in defining S Am's country political borders?
vertical climate zone
distribution of natural resources
level of economic development
level of infrastructure
33
Argentina is a global role model for combatting pollution because it has
passed legislation to prevent urban sprawl.
set voluntary greenhouse gas emissions targets.
focused its efforts to establish environmental restrictions.
updated their public transport systems.
34
Why do most of Brazil's ppl live along its coast?
warmer climate on the coast
better grazing for livestock along the coast
proximity to the Amazon River
escarpments & thick dense rain forests
35
Which South American religion combines West African religions with Roman Catholicism?
Macumba
Buddhism
Hinduism
Eastern Orthodox
36
The Atlantic Forest in Brazil now covers what percentage of its original land area?
80
25
10
75
