6th Grade semester exam

Front

The Inca Civilization lived in the _______________ Mountains

Back

Andes

Front

Where are tropical rainforests found? Options: near the equator, near the polar ice caps, in northern coniferous forest, in mild temperatures climates

Back

near the equator

Front

The action of clearing a wide area of trees is called?

Back

deforestation

Front

How does the Amazon Rainforest get its name?

Back

It is named after the Amazon River.

Front

Which CONTINENT is home to the majority of the world's rainforests?

Back

South America

Front

Which country is home to the Amazon rainforest?

Back

Brazil

Front

What group of European's invaded the Inca Empire?

Back

Spanish

Front

Why does developing land in the Amazon Basin pose a problem?

Back

Development in the region threatens the existence of the rain forest.

Front

Which renewable natural resources are found in the Amazon Basin rain forest? Options: soybeans, corn, and cotton plants; natural rubber, nuts, and medicinal plants; petroleum and natural gas; coffee and sugarcane

Back

natural rubber, nuts, and medicinal plants

Front

What is the largest country in South America?

Back

Brazil