Ch. 9 - The Tropical North

Front

Which of the following statements describes the goal of the first Spaniards who came to Tropical North?
- They came seeking the rich coffees of the area
- They came to quickly conquer the Native American peoples.
- They wanted gold but found none at first.
- They wanted to convert the Native American peoples to the Christian faith.

Back

They wanted gold but found none at first.

Front

What event caused tension between Ecuador and Colombia in 2008?

Back

Colombian forces attacked a Colombian rebel camp in Ecuador.

Front

Which is the largest country in the Tropical North region? Options: Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana

Back

Colombia

Front

In what country is Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfall, located?

Back

Venezuela

Front

Which country is South America’s top producer of oil?

Back

Venezuela

Front

What physical features in Ecuador and Colombia allow them to grow both bananas and coffee?

Back

differing elevations and climates

Front

In what locations did the Spanish like to place their colonial capital cities? Options: on hills above the Native American villages, on the coastlines, on flatlands, where the Native Americans already had settlements

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where the Native Americans already had settlements

Front

The Orinoco River has more than 400 tributaries.

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True

Front

Is Colombia the world's leading producer of emeralds?

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True

Front

Fishing is a major activity in the Tropical North's economy.

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False