Unit 3 Latin America Test 23/24

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What are the Pampas?

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The Pampas are vast grasslands in South America, primarily located in Argentina, used for cattle herding and grain farming.

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What is NOT a mineral mined in the North region of Mexico?

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Diamonds are not mined in the North region of Mexico.

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What was the purpose of the Panama Canal?

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The Panama Canal was built to shorten the distance for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

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How did the Inca people adapt to their environment?

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The Inca adapted by using terrace farming, stone cutting for large cities, and freeze-drying foods, but they did not create beaded jewelry from shells as a primary adaptation.

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What is the primary land use in Southern Argentina?

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The primary land use in Southern Argentina is urban development.

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Define 'Llanos'.

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Llanos are tropical grasslands found in Colombia and Venezuela, similar to the Pampas.

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What is terrace farming?

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Terrace farming is an agricultural practice where flat areas are created on steep terrain to grow crops, commonly used by the Inca.

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What is the significance of the Amazon Rainforest?

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The Amazon Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, known for its biodiversity and role in regulating the Earth's climate.

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What are the main agricultural products of the Pampas?

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The Pampas are known for producing wheat, corn, and raising cattle.

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What is urban land use?

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Urban land use refers to areas developed for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes, typically found in cities.