WG Skills Check - SA Human Geography 2

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What is the primary reason for urbanization in South America? Options: Increase in agricultural jobs, Industrialization and job opportunities in cities, Decline in education facilities in rural areas, Better climate in urban areas

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Industrialization and job opportunities in cities

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Explain how cultural diversity in Brazil is influenced by its history of colonization and immigration.

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Colonization and immigration have led to a mix of European, African, and Indigenous influences.

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Analyze the impact of deforestation in the Amazon on global climate change.

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It contributes to global warming by increasing carbon dioxide levels.

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Identify one major economic activity in the Andes region.

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Mining

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Describe the significance of the Columbian Exchange on South American agriculture.

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It brought new crops like potatoes and maize to Europe.

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What is a favela, and how does it reflect urban challenges in Brazil?

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A low-income, informal urban area with inadequate infrastructure

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Evaluate the role of indigenous populations in the conservation of the Amazon rainforest.

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They play a crucial role by using sustainable practices and advocating for land rights.

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What are the main challenges faced by indigenous populations in South America today? Access to modern technology, Land rights and cultural preservation, Lack of interest in traditional practices, Overpopulation

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Land rights and cultural preservation

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List one effect of urbanization on the environment in South American cities.

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Higher levels of air and water pollution

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Discuss how the Andes Mountains influence the economic activities of the region.

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They provide resources like minerals and support agriculture through terracing.