Geography Final Sem 1

Why are the countries of Central America and the Caribbean less dependent of river systems than South America?

• They have no rivers

• These areas are bordered by water which results in them being less dependent on river systems for transportation than in South America

• They are located south of the equator, from approximately Río de Janeiro in Brazil southward.

What country generated the most hydroelectric power and why?

• Portugal because of its many rivers and waterfalls.

• Brazil because of its many rivers and waterfalls.

• Argentina because of its many rivers and waterfalls.

How much land is currently covered by the Amazon rain forest?

• 2 million square miles of South America

• 2 million square miles of North America

• 3 million square miles of South America

Where are the mid-latitude moderate climate zones in Latin America located?

• They are located south of the equator, from approximately Río de Janeiro in Brazil southward.

• They are located north of the equator, from approximately Río de Janeiro in Brazil northward.

• They are located west of the equator, from approximately Río de Janeiro in Brazil westward.

To grow crops, native people in the Andes Mountain, used what technique?

• quechua

• terraced farming

• slash-and-burn technique

What two countries does the Orinoco River drain?

• spain and portugal

• venezuela and colombia

• el salvador and nicaragua

Which river drains the biggest rain forest in the region?

• Amazon River

• Parana River

• Orinoco River

What factors pull people into the cities from their farms?

• Higher paying jobs, better schools, and better medical care

• Improved facilities, less traffic, and closeness to nature.

• Affordable living, better farming opportunities, and stronger community bonds.

What are some disadvantages of tourism?

• As resorts are built congestion occurs and pollution increases.

• Strain on local communities.

• There is a gap between rich tourists and less well-off local residents, which causes resentment and hostility.

• Local governments can run up large public debts by borrowing money to build tourist facilities.

• Local governments can run up large public debts by borrowing money to build tourist facilities.

Into what ocean does the Amazon empty?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean