Human Geography Topic 6 Review

Where in Argentina are the largest mineral deposits found?

This country's capital is the headquarters of Mercosur (Southern Cone Common Market)

This country is a "silent partner" of NAFTA

South Asians were brought here to work after slavery was abolished

Colonized for its ports and ideal location and climate for plantation agriculture

Vast fields of soybeans, grains and cotton are farmed from cleared cerrado grasslands in this Brazilian region

Most Amerindian people live in the __ region of South America

City that disproportionately influences the economy, politics & culture of a country & is >2x's larger than other cities

While agr. formed the basis of wealth earlier in this country's history, today computer software & information tech does

Where in Argentina is cattle ranching the dominant activity?

Deforestation in the Amazon can be reduced by

Where in Argentina irrigation provide the water for producing fruits and vegetables?

Suffering severe economic decline and inflation as a result of a socialist dictatorship

This country is both the phyiscal and economic center of South America

A country of ~40M; immigrants came here from France, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Britain, Scandinavia, Spain & Italy

Slum areas of Brazil

Wealthiest region of South America

This region is the most urbanized

Nearly a quarter of the people of this country have fled to escape a repressive government and economic decline

This is the most ethnically & religously diverse part of South America. This has caused political tension between groups

Lima, Peru was built on wealth from gold and silver extracted from the Inca Empire and the Andes Mountains

Has the world's largest oil reserves

Which countries of South America have the largest Amerindian populations?

Home to plantation agriculture in Brazil and while sugarcane is still produced here, people are leaving for the cities

This country's growing season complements the US, allowing the US to import seasonal fruits out of season in the US

Colombia's biggest exports include

Deforestion is most prevalent is this region

Many immigrants from this part of Brazil came from Italy & Germany. It is also technologically innovative & agricultural

Which countries make up the Southern Cone?