The climate and vegetation of Latin America are

vary bc of dist. to the equator, elevation & ocean currents

The mid-latititude, moderate climate zones of the region

are located south of the equator

The great mountain ranges of Latin America

runs through the western portions of N, Cen and S. America

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Latin America Geography and Climate

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The climate and vegetation of Latin America are
vary bc of dist. to the equator, elevation & ocean currents
run in horizontal bands from north to south
similar to those of the United States
range from tundra to arctic condition
2
The mid-latititude, moderate climate zones of the region
extend from Mexico to Tierra del Fuego
contain the world's largest rain forest
are found only in Brazil
are located south of the equator
3
Which Native American civilization dominated the Valley of Mexico in the 15th century?
Spanish
Aztec
Inca
Maya
4
What is another term for the islands of the Caribbean?
West Indies
Topic of Cancer Islands
Windward Isles
Greater Antilles
5
The transfer of plants, animals and diseases between the "Old World" and the "New World"
Columbian Exchange
Cortes Exchange
Ethnocentrism
Globalization
6
The three major river systems of South America are the
Amazon, Nile, and Orinoco
Orinoco, Amazon, and Parana
Mississippi, Parana, and Rio Grande
Pampas, Llanos, and Cerrados
7
What are the two main vegetation types in the region's tropical climate zones?
tundra and taiga
alpine meadow and scrub
desert and semidesert
rain forest and savanna
8
Forest region in Tropical Zone with a heavy concentration of diff. species of braodleaf trees
Needle leaf forest
Temperate Deciduous Broad Leaf Fores
Mangroves
Rain forest
9
The great mountain ranges of Latin America
runs through the western portions of N, Cen and S. America
was the home of the Aztec civilization
is part of the Appalachian system of the Eastern US
stopped settlement from the east
10
What is the main economic activity of the llanos, cerrado, and pampas of Latin America?
oil, gas and oil refining
livestock grazing and farming
service industries
mining and metal processing

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Latin America Geography and Climate

10 termsStudBud Administration619 plays

Latin America Geography and Climate

Flashcards10 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 10

Answers

1
The climate and vegetation of Latin America are
vary bc of dist. to the equator, elevation & ocean currents
run in horizontal bands from north to south
similar to those of the United States
range from tundra to arctic condition
2
The mid-latititude, moderate climate zones of the region
extend from Mexico to Tierra del Fuego
contain the world's largest rain forest
are found only in Brazil
are located south of the equator
3
Which Native American civilization dominated the Valley of Mexico in the 15th century?
Spanish
Aztec
Inca
Maya
4
What is another term for the islands of the Caribbean?
West Indies
Topic of Cancer Islands
Windward Isles
Greater Antilles
5
The transfer of plants, animals and diseases between the "Old World" and the "New World"
Columbian Exchange
Cortes Exchange
Ethnocentrism
Globalization
6
The three major river systems of South America are the
Amazon, Nile, and Orinoco
Orinoco, Amazon, and Parana
Mississippi, Parana, and Rio Grande
Pampas, Llanos, and Cerrados
7
What are the two main vegetation types in the region's tropical climate zones?
tundra and taiga
alpine meadow and scrub
desert and semidesert
rain forest and savanna
8
Forest region in Tropical Zone with a heavy concentration of diff. species of braodleaf trees
Needle leaf forest
Temperate Deciduous Broad Leaf Fores
Mangroves
Rain forest
9
The great mountain ranges of Latin America
runs through the western portions of N, Cen and S. America
was the home of the Aztec civilization
is part of the Appalachian system of the Eastern US
stopped settlement from the east
10
What is the main economic activity of the llanos, cerrado, and pampas of Latin America?
oil, gas and oil refining
livestock grazing and farming
service industries
mining and metal processing