Pacific South America Review

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The broad, high plateau that lies between the ridges of the Andes in Pacific South America is known as...

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Altiplano

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A narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water is known as a...

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Strait

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The desert in northern Chile that gets rain less than 5 times every century is known as...

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Atacama

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An ocean and weather pattern that affects the Pacific Coast every two to seven years is known as...

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El Nino

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What is the main physical feature of Pacific South America?

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Andes Mountains

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How is Bolivia's location unique in Pacific South America?

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It is landlocked.

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What country in Pacific South America has large oil reserves?

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Ecuador

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Why is most of the land in Pacific South America not good for farming?

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There is not much flat land, some areas are very dry

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What group of islands is located off the coast of Pacific South America?

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Galapagos

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Why are earthquakes and volcanoes a constant threat in Pacific South America?

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Two tectonic plates meet at the edge of the region