Cultural and Economic Understanding Flashcard

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Which is an example of a traditional economy based on customs and beliefs? Farms in Great Plains, Industrial Germany, Wall Street, Natives of Rainforest

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Natives of Rainforest

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What is an example of Brazilian culture?

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Portuguese is the chief language

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What has had the most recent impact on global trade? Options: sea power, air power, internet, colonial empires

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internet

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As migrants crossed the land bridge into North America, why do you think they migrated south?

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moving to warmer climates

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Which region has ethnic groups of mulattoes, mestizos, Asians, and Africans?

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Central America

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What has happened to the rain forest in Central America between 1950-1985?

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decreased

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What industry does irrigation encourage?

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agriculture

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What physical features do the US and Canada share? Options: rocky mountains, st lawrence seaway, appalachian mountains, mississippi river

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rocky mountains

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What is the relative location of Tierra Del Fuego to the Equatorial Amazon?

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south

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Describe tundra climate.

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less rainfall per year than in the desert