South America Vocabulary

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What is the Amazon River known for?

Back

It flows through the Amazon Basin and is part of an important river system in Brazil.

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What challenges do people face when migrating to cities?

Back

They experience problems like jobs, housing, and crime.

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What makes the Galapagos Islands special?

Back

They are a tourist attraction with many protected national parks.

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What was one major contribution of the Inca civilization?

Back

They created irrigation systems, roads, tunnels, and bridges.

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What happened to the Inca Empire?

Back

It fell to Spanish conquests and invasions.

Front

What is the Amazon Basin known for?

Back

Being home to the world’s richest source of plants and animals.

Front

Where are the Andes Mountains located?

Back

Along the west coast of South America.

Front

Which of the following are economic activities in Latin America? Farming, logging, and mining. Cooking, fishing, and acting. Painting, swimming, and hiking. Soccer, basketball, and baseball.

Back

Farming, logging, and mining.

Front

What is Carnival?

Back

A religious, four-day holiday celebrated in Brazil.

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What is Brazil’s most popular sport?

Back

Soccer