Social Studies CBA Review

Why do most people in South America speak Spanish?

• South America was once owned by Spain
• It is near Mexico
• It is the language the Aztecs spoke
• It is close to Germany

What is the official language in Brazil?

• Spanish
• German
• Italian
• Portuguese

Where is Brazil located?

• Europe
• South America
• Central America
• Asia

Where is Colombia located?

• Australia
• Africa
• North America
• South America

Where is Chile located?

• South America
• Mexico
• Central America
• Canada

What geographical feature do you see on this map of South America?

• Grand Canyon
• Amazon River
• Andes Mountains
• Rain Forest

What is another name for the cutting and burning down of trees that farmers use to clear the land so they can farm?

• Slash and burn
• Natural resources
• Renewable resources
• Nonrenewable resources

What is the meaning of "adaptation"?

• To change the environment in order to survive
• To track the weather
• When a person adjusts to their environment to survive
• To hybernate

What is the cutting down of trees (deforestation) doing to the amazon forest?

• It's hurting or harming the environment
• It's helping the environment
• It's helping the economy
• It's helping the government

What is the name of the largest river in South America?

• The Rio Frio
• The Mississippi River
• The Rio Grande
• The Amazon River