Chapter 10 Andean and Mid Latitude Countries

Paraguay gets almost all of its electricity from its extensive coal reserves.

Which statement describes the climate of the midlatitude countries of eastern South America?

The Andes are the longest continuous group of mountain ranges in the world.

What about the resources of the Andean and midlatitude countries of South America is accurate?

The most densely populated area of the Andes is the tierra helada.

Potatoes and grains are grown on highland terraces in Peru.

In the Andean and midlatitude countries, family ties are very important.

Which statement accurately describes an aspect of Inca civilization?

Guarani customs and folk art are an part of the culture in which South American nation?

Wealthy South Americans would be unlikely to live in pueblos jóvenes.

Uneven distribution of wealth led to social and political instability in nations.

The Inca were peace loving and cooperated with neighboring groups.

Which Spanish conquistador conquered the empire of the Inca?

The Spaniards conquered the Inca because they greatly outnumbered the Inca.

Why do coastal portions of the region have the highest population density?

Why did four South American countries form Mercosur in 1991?

Which term describes the area of Peru between the Andes and the Pacific?

Which generalization about South American governments is most valid?

Llamas serve as pack animals in the Andes and are important sources of food, wool, and hides.

Early Native American societies in the Andes were based primarily on agriculture.

Who held the highest positions in the Inca's highly structured society?