Chapter 8 Physical Geography of Latin America Review

Mild climate, fertile soil, and adequate rainfall have attracted people to the _______ for thousands of years.

"High plain" region in Peru and Bolivia

This country borders every country on the continent of South America, except Ecuador and Chile:

Mexico’s Sierra Madre mountain ranges surround the densely populated:

Which of the following Latin American countries is labeled #13 on the map?

Major deposits of oil and natural gas are located along the Gulf of Mexico and the:

Shifting winds and the cold Peru ocean current have combined to create the:

Which of the following Latin American countries is labeled #9 on the map?

Which of the following Latin American countries is labeled #12 on the map?

Climate Zone: temperate land, 2,500-6,000 feet

Which factor has the greatest influence on Latin America’s climates?

Climate with high temperatures, abundant rainfall, and an extended dry season

Climate with cool winters, hot summers, and light rainfall

Which of the following Latin American countries is labeled #3 on the map?

Climate Zone: Cold land, 6-12,000 feet

A steep cliff or slope

Latin America’s system of rivers provides a source of energy called:

The Andes consist of _______ , several ranges that run parallel to one another.

Latin America includes Middle America, the Caribbean, and__________?

The tropical climate of the Amazon Basin results from its location on the Equator and:

Location of the Earth's largest rain forest

Major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

Parallel mountain ranges

Climate with cool to mild winters and hot, humid summers

The ______ forms part of the border between Mexico and the United States.

Which of the following Latin American countries is labeled #8 on the map?

Climate Zone: hot land, sea level-2,500 feet

Which of the following Latin American countries is labeled #1 on the map?

Result of shifting winds and cold ocean currents

Hundreds of smaller rivers join the Amazon River as it flows to the Atlantic Ocean to form the:

Which of the following Latin American countries is labeled #5 on the map?

Which of the following Latin American countries is labeled #6 on the map?

The mountains located along the western edge of South America are the:

Grassy, treeless plains of southern South America

The pampas consist primarily of:

Which of the following Latin American countries is labeled #2 on the map?

Largest and most difficult engineering projects in history, allowing ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific:

Grasslands in inland areas of Colombia and Venezuela

Which of the following Latin American countries is labeled #4 on the map?

Which of the following Latin American countries is labeled #11 on the map?

_________ is South America’s largest lake and contains some of Venezuela’s most important oil fields.

Climate zones of the Highlands of Middle America and Western South America are described:

Which of the following Latin American countries is labeled #7 on the map?

Which of the following Latin American countries is labeled #10 on the map?