CGeo Chapter 8 Review DSOC

Liam's report states that 'Tribal groups in the Amazon jungle are not a concern related to human-environment interaction in South America.'

• True

• False

East Indians are associated with Argentina.

• True
• False

In a history class, Liam and Aria were discussing about the colonization of South America. Liam stated that the two main nations responsible for colonizing South America were Spain and Portugal. Priya, who was listening to their conversation, agreed with Liam. Is Liam's statement true?

• True

• False

An issue with human-environment interaction in Brazil is the lack of reservoirs.

• True
• False

South American governments must focus on long-term effects rather than short-term benefits when shaping their environmental policies.

• True
• False

Oil is a major resource of South America.

• True
• False

David, Abigail, and Arjun are planning a trip to South America. David says that beef is not a major resource of South America. Is David's statement true or false?

• True

• False

During a geography class, Nora and Ethan learned that the two main factors that affect the climate of South America are altitude and what other factor?

• Intertropical Convergence Zone

• Arctic tundra

• Mississippi River Basin

• Andes Mountains

During a geography quiz, Anika was asked to identify the largest river, by volume, in the world. Which river should she choose?

• Amazon River

• Orinoco River

• Lake Michigan

• Mississippi River

During a geography quiz, Abigail was asked to identify the highest mountains in the Americas. Which option should she choose?

• Andes

• Sierra Madres

• Rockies

• Western Cordillera