Chapter 9 Test: South America's Tropical North

Why are rainforests called the 'lungs of the Earth'?

• They produce a large amount of oxygen
• They are home to many animals with lungs
• They have tall trees that resemble lungs
• They are located near the equator

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life in a particular habitat
• The number of animals in a particular habitat
• The number of plants in a particular habitat
• The variety of climates in a particular habitat

What can we learn from indigenous cultures in the tropics?

• How to build tall buildings
• How to live in harmony with the environment
• How to use modern technology
• How to create art

What do conservation efforts in the tropics aim to do?

• Protect wildlife sanctuaries
• Promote sustainable practices
• Restore lost forests and habitats
• All of the above

Landforms and Waterways: How many countries does South America's Tropical North consist of?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

The world's highest active volcano, located in Ecuador...

• Tamu Massif
• Mauna Kea
• Cotopaxi
• Ojos del Salado

South America's top oil producer...

• Venezuela
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia

South America's largest coal producer...

• Venezuela
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia

South America's Tropical North has the world's largest deposits of gold.

• True
• False

Venezuela's main cash crop is __________.

• Tobacco
• Poppy
• Mangos
• Coffee