What challenge did modern day Argentina, Chile and Peru all face?

Frequent leadership change, poor future planning

Which one of these is NOT a positive outcome from hosting the Olympic Games?

Venues are often abandoned once the games conclude

VOCAB: Define Infrastructure

Things necessary for a society to function (roads, hospitals, electricity)

VOCAB: Define Mestizo

A person of mixed European and Native heritage

What is the major societal issue caused by massive population growth in cities like Sao Paulo and Rio?

Overcrowded slums, unsanitary living conditions

VOCAB: Define Topography

The physical features of the land

Sudden, illegal takeover of the government by the millitary

What makes soybeans so special to the Argentinian economy?

Cheap to grow/can be used for food and industrial purposes

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1
What challenge did modern day Argentina, Chile and Peru all face?
Bad earthquakes
Crippling stock market crashes
Frequent leadership change, poor future planning
2
Which one of these is NOT a positive outcome from hosting the Olympic Games?
Venues are often abandoned once the games conclude
Many small villages receive infrastructure that they didn't have before
Many jobs are created for the local community
Massive amounts of tourists and athletes come and spend money
3
VOCAB: Define Infrastructure
Computer parts
Things necessary for a society to function (roads, hospitals, electricity)
A fancy name for a car
4
MEGACITITES have over 10 million people in them
False
True
5
VOCAB: Define Mestizo
A person of mixed European and Native heritage
The name of a famous President in Chile
A type of dish that is served in South America
6
What is the major societal issue caused by massive population growth in cities like Sao Paulo and Rio?
Overcrowded slums, unsanitary living conditions
Not enough people to work the farms
7
VOCAB: Define Language Family
A group of related languages
A popular family band from Argentina
The way a language is spoken
8
What are the most common industries in Brazil?
Coffee
Fishing
Cattle Farming
Steel Manufacturing
9
VOCAB: Define Topography
The physical features of the land
The name of the King of Peru
10
Peru's mining industry is extremely competitive.
False
True
11
VOCAB: Define Coup
A place that a bird rests
Sudden, illegal takeover of the government by the millitary
Someone who has gone crazy
12
What makes soybeans so special to the Argentinian economy?
They give the country a green tint
Cheap to grow/can be used for food and industrial purposes
Argentinians love eating Soybeans

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