Chapter 9 Section 1 & 3 Review

Front

What mountain range is on the west coast of South America? (Options: Andes, Brazilian Highlands, The Rocky Mountains, The Himalayas)

Back

Andes

Front

What effect did the Andes Mountains have on settlement patterns in South America?

Back

They created a barrier that made movement from the coast to the interior difficult, leading to more settlement along the eastern and northern coasts.

Front

Which river flows more than 1,500 miles to the Atlantic, primarily along the Colombia–Venezuela border?

Back

Orinoco River

Front

Why is the Amazon River considered one of the world’s greatest rivers?

Back

It carries more water to the ocean than the next seven largest rivers of the world combined and is fed by more than 1,000 smaller rivers.

Front

Which group includes the larger islands of the Caribbean such as Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico?

Back

Greater Antilles

Front

Which term describes the technique of cutting and burning trees, brush, and grasses to clear fields for planting, commonly used in humid, tropical areas of Latin America?

Back

Slash-and-burn

Front

What is the primary purpose of terraced farming as practiced in mountainous areas of Latin America?

Back

To create flat steps on slopes so crops can grow

Front

Which statement best explains a push factor contributing to urbanization in Latin America? Options: Availability of better schools in cities, Higher paying jobs in resorts, Poor medical care and low-paying jobs in rural areas, Modern housing and electricity

Back

Poor medical care and low-paying jobs in rural areas

Front

Rapid urbanization in Latin America most directly leads to which set of problems for cities?

Back

Expanding slums, unemployment, and air pollution

Front

Which option identifies a positive economic effect of tourism highlighted for Latin America?

Back

It brings jobs in hotels, restaurants, and shops and can narrow the income gap.