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South America Test Review
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This a review for the Test over South America.
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1
Climate Zones that change based on elevation is known as...
El Niño
Vertical Climate Zones
Ecosystems
Elevation
2
South America borders:
The Pacific Ocean to the west
The Atlantic Ocean to the north and east
North America and the Caribbean Sea to the northwest
All of the Above
3
True/False: The term "Llanos" means highlands.
True
False
4
Which of the following is NOT a major economic activity in South America?
Forestry
Entertainment
Mining
Agriculture
5
The Native American populations in South America make up a small percentage because...
thousands of immigrants diversified their culture.
they left the countries to escape the violence.
they died from harsh treatment and diseases.
6
Sculpting a steep landscape into different levels for growing crops is known as what?
Rice Farming
Subsidence Farming
Subduction Farming
Terrace Farming
7
True/False MERCOSUR is a trade pact between Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay to establish free trade.
True
False
8
What type of minerals drew the first settlers into the Andes Mountains?
Gold, Silver, and copper
Lithium, Diamonds, and gold
Silver, emeralds, and iron
9
Which desert in South America receives as little as half an inch of rainfall a year?
Sahara Desert
Gobi Desert
Atacama Desert
Great Basin
10
A ___________________ is an environmental area where plants and animals depend on each other.
Ecosystem
Terraced Farming
Subduction zone
Vertical Climate Zone
11
What is the major occupation of the Pampas region of South America?
Manufacturing
Mining
Agriculture (Cattle Ranching)
Entertainment
12
True/False: The War of the Triple Alliance was the deadliest war in Latin American History.
True
False
13
Why does 80% of the population live in the higher elevations of the Andes?
it is cooler up there
there are more things to do
it is warmer up there
14
Which mountain range is the longest in the world?
Rocky Mountains
Andes Mountains
Mount Everest
Ural Mountains
15
This is when ocean water starts warming along the coast and brings heavy rains to an area?
Vertical Climate Zones
El Niño
Tornados
Hurricanes
