Chapter 9 South America Review

Which empire's wealth and infrastructure attracted Spanish conquistadores?

Which of these rivers is NOT mentioned as draining eastern South America?

The Amazon Basin is formed by:

What is affecting the quality of education and healthcare in South America?

Which of these is one of South America's largest lakes?

What percentage of the Amazon rainforest has been destroyed by deforestation?

What are countries implementing to reduce drought and soil erosion?

Which economic activity is growing rapidly in South America?

Who led independence movements in South America during the 1800s?

South American culture is a blend of which influences?

What major environmental issue affects South American cities?

The Amazon River flows approximately how many miles through South America?

What environmental problem is associated with illegal mining?

The Pampas are important for which economic activity?

South American countries are working together to address which of these issues?

What is threatening nearly half of all animal and plant species on Earth?

Which group of settlers did NOT establish colonies in South America?

Which factor influences commercial activity in South America?

Which weather phenomenon creates unusually warm ocean currents along South America's coast?

What type of land formation is a cordillera?

Which resource has contributed to South America's economic development?

What type of landform are the Llanos?

What is one of the world's largest tropical wetlands in South America?

What is the predominant religion in South America?