South America Flashcard

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What is the largest country in South America?

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Brazil

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What is the largest river in the world?

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Amazon River

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What is the tallest waterfall in the world?

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Angel Falls

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What two main languages are spoken in South America?

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Spanish and Portuguese

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Why is Machu Picchu an important landmark?

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It is the only Incan city the Spanish did not destroy.

Front

How are most houses in the Amazon built?

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On rafts or stilts

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Which South American animals have been raised for meat, wool, and transportation for more than 5000 years?

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Llamas and alpacas

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What method is used to farm in the Andes Mountains?

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Terrace farming

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Why do people who live in the rainforest or other tropical climates often leave doors and windows open?

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To allow a breeze to come through

Front

What is the definition of "Culture"?

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A way of life for a group of people