Whic statement is true of the Ring of Fire?

high volcanic eruptions, ash and toxic vapors enter the atmosphere.

Why did indigenous communities in South America develop as isloted groups?

They were seperated by the natural barriers created by the Andes.

What was terrace farming?

farming on the sides of mountains

How does Brazil differ from other countries in South America?

Brazil's primary language is Portugese.

In which do the Amazon and Andes affect the population distribution?

Limited the areas in which cities could easily develop

Which statement is true?

The Amazon is the second longest river in the world.

Which statement is true?

South America is the fourth largest continent.

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1
The largest climate zone in South America is the ____.
Tropical Zone
Temperate Zone
Polar Zone
Desert Zone
2
Which of the following is NOT a biome in South America?
Grasslands
Savana
Deserts
Rainforests
3
Who conquered the Inca?
British
Chinese
Americans
Spanish
4
Whic statement is true of the Ring of Fire?
high volcanic eruptions, ash and toxic vapors enter the atmosphere.
high number of tsunamis, a large amount of water enters the atmostphere.
high number of forest fires, ash, and toxic vapers.
high number of house fires, smoke goes into the atmosphere.
5
This country is in South America.
Nicaragua
Chile
Costa Rica
Cuba
6
Which two groups were the first to colonize?
British and Portugese
French Spanish
Spanish and Portugese
British and Spanish
7
Brazil boarders which ocean?
Indian
Atlantic
Pacific
Artic
8
Why did indigenous communities in South America develop as isloted groups?
They wanted to be far from the colonial capitals.
They were seperated by the natural barriers created by the Andes.
They built their own towns near natural resources.
They spoke hundreds of different languages.
9
Where are the Gallapagos Islands?
Western Indian Ocean
Eastern Atlantic Ocean
Western Pacific Ocean
Eastern Pacific Ocean
10
The Andes Mountains are an extenstion of the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Madres.
True
False
11
Rainforests are located near
closest to the Atlantic
farthest from the equator
near the equator
considered midlatitude
12
What is the largest country in South America?
Amazon
Argentina
Ecuador
Brazil
13
Name the phenomenon when skilled and educated workers leave an area in search of better living conditions.
morally bankrupt
Brain Drain
brain search
Impoverished brain
14
What was terrace farming?
cash crops
living on the coast
farming near rivers
farming on the sides of mountains
15
How does Brazil differ from other countries in South America?
Brazil's primary religion is Eastern Orthodox.
Brazil's primary language is Portugese.
Brazil's primary language is Spanish.
Brazil's primary religion is Islam.
16
In which do the Amazon and Andes affect the population distribution?
Increased by providing rich soil for economic growth
Limited the areas in which cities could easily develop
Increased the mobility of people to move from one area to another.
encouraged migration
17
The Southern most region of South America is cold due to its distance from
Equator
Prime Meridian
Ocean
Desert
18
How does monoculture effect the soil?
It causes it to become saline.
It dries it out too fast.
It depletes it of nutrients.
It enriches it with nitrogen.
19
The climate in Brazil is
artic
arid
temperate
tropical
20
Which statement is true?
The Amazon is the second longest river in the world.
The Amazon is tied with the Nile River in length.
The Amazon is the longest river in the world.
The Amazon is the third longest river in the world.
21
Grains, soybeans, and ___ are the major crops exported from South America.
olives
rice
grapes
coffee
22
The Gallapagos islands are owned by…
Peru
Chile
Ecuador
Argentina
23
The Inca lived in...?
Europe
South America
Mexico
North America
24
Which statement is true?
South America is the fourth largest continent.
South America is the third largest continent.
South America is the largest continent in the world
South America is the second largest continent.
25
What is the leading cause of deforestation?
tourism
poaching
monoculture
cattle ranching

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