SA Human Geography 1 GeoSkills Check

What was the primary result of the Columbian Exchange?

• established trade routes between Europe and Asia

• exchanged goods, ideas, and diseases between the Old World and the New World

• created a unified currency system

• promoted peace treaties among European nations

Which ancient civilization was primarily located in the Andes Mountains of South America?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• Olmec

What is a favela?

• A type of traditional South American dance

• A large plantation in South America

• A low-income urban area in Brazil

• A mountain range in South America

Which South American country is known for its significant cattle ranching in the Pampas region?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Chile

• Peru

What is the Itaipu Dam primarily used for?

• Irrigation

• Hydroelectric power generation

• Flood control

• Navigation

Which of the following is a major natural resource found in South America?

• Coal

• Oil

• Diamonds

• Timber

What type of farming is primarily focused on growing crops for local consumption rather than for sale?

• Commercial farming

• Subsistence farming

• Plantation farming

• Industrial farming

Which of the following is a common economic activity in South America?

• Space exploration

• Livestock raising

• Software development

• Automobile manufacturing

What is the primary focus of commercial farming?

• To grow crops for personal use

• To produce goods for sale in the market

• To conserve natural resources

• To support local wildlife

Which of the following is a significant environmental issue in South America?

• Urbanization

• Deforestation

• Desertification

• Glacial melting