Latin American Geography 1-Reivew

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Latin America covers approximately __________________of land.

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8 million square miles

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The most commonly spoken languages in Latin America are

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Spanish and Portuguese

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The total number of countries in South America.

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13

Answer explanation

There are 12 SOVEREIGN (totally independent) nations, and 1 overseas territory of France. (French Guiana)

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The world's longest mountain range, the Andes runs along

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The western edge of South America

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The Andes Mountains are approximately

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4500 Miles

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The world's highest navigable lake

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Lake Titicaca

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_______ is the world's leading exporter of COPPER.

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Chile

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The Earth's largest rain forest is in

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The Amazon Basin

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1/3 of South America is covered by

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Amazon Rainforest

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Why is Mexico often studied among Latin American countries instead of North America, where it is geographically located?

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Mexico is studied among Latin American countries due to its cultural, linguistic, and historical ties.