Unit 6: Latin America

Front

Which landform is found between the Sierra Madre mountain ranges?

Back

Mexican Plateau

Front

What is the world's longest continental mountain range?

Back

Andes Mountains

Front

Several mountain ranges that run parallel to one another

Back

Cordilleras

Front

A steep cliff or slope between a higher and lower surface

Back

Escarpment

Front

Cowhands that work for ranchers

Back

Llaneros or gauchos

Front

High plain

Back

Altiplano

Front

Grasslands found in Colombia and Venezuela

Back

Llanos

Front

Grasslands found in Argentina and Uruguay

Back

Pampas

Front

Why is Patagonia dry, barren, and windy?

Back

It is located in the Andes's rain shadow.

Front

Which landform is full of forests and grasslands, and extends across Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru?

Back

Mato Grosso Plateau