South America Review - V2

Front

Cape Horn, Atacama Desert, Easter Island - All of the above are part of which country?

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Chile

Front

Why is Roman Catholicism the most dominant religion in South America?

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South America was mainly colonized by Spain and Portugal.

Front

A large part of Brazil's population and cultural influence came from...

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African slaves

Front

What mountain range stretches along on the western coast of South America?

Back

Andes

Front

This is the highest lake in the world and the largest in South America:

Back

Lake Titicaca

Answer explanation

Fun Fact: Titicaca means "Mount of the Puma"

Front

What best explains the precipitation blocked by the Andes mountains that translates into more lush vegetation for Chile, while western Argentina remains dry?

Back

Rain Shadow

Front

Which circled location is the country that speaks Dutch in South America?

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Front

What is the big environmental concern with the Amazon Rain Forest?

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Deforestation

Front

What desert is pictured on the map?

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Atacama

Front

Why is "Ecuador" an appropriate name for that country?

Back

The equator runs through it.

Answer explanation

'Ecuador' is Spanish for 'equator'