South America Review

Which of the following is not a major geographical feature of South America?

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Andes Mountains

• The Sahara Desert

• The Atacama Desert

What are two challenges facing South America?

• Economic instability and political corruption

• Lack of natural resources and technological advancement

• High literacy rates and excellent healthcare

• Severe winters and lack of arable land

What is the rain shadow effect?

• A decrease in rainfall on one side of a mountain range an more rainfall on the other side

• An increase in rainfall on the windward side of a mountain range

• A meteorological phenomenon causing unseasonal rainfall

• A climate pattern that affects global temperatures

What can be done to promote economic growth in South America?

• Implementing policies to improve education and skills training

• Increasing trade barriers to protect local industries

• Reducing government spending and lowering taxes

• Enhancing infrastructure and technology investments

What is the impact of colonization of South America?

• Economic exploitation and cultural changes

• Significant technological advancements

• Minimal impact on indigenous cultures

• Complete preservation of native languages

What are the various limitations economically of South America?

• High levels of debt

• Inequality and poverty

• Dependence on commodity exports

• All of the above

Which region experienced a mix of European colonization, leading to a diverse cultural and political landscape in the period after colonization?

• North America

• Latin America

• South America

• All of the above

What is The Organization of American States?

• A regional cooperative organization for the Americas

• A global military alliance

• A financial institution for American countries

• An international sports federation

What is corruption?

• Corruption is a form of charity work
• Corruption is a type of legal business practice
• Corruption is a synonym for honesty
• Corruption is dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery or other illegal activities for personal gain.

What is deforestation?

• Deforestation is the process of planting more trees in forests.
• Deforestation is the process of clearing forests by cutting down trees for various purposes.
• Deforestation is the process of building new structures in forests.
• Deforestation is the process of conserving forests by cutting down trees.