Unit #5 South America geography

 What is the primary reason for the current destruction of rainforests worldwide?

• Disease outbreaks among insects

• Natural wildfires in dry seasons

• Tropical storm damage

• Demand for timber and agricultural land

Based on the description, what are the key characteristics of the Galapagos Islands?

• They are located in the Caribbean Sea
  

• They are volcanic islands with few inhabitants

• They are densely populated islands

• They are part of Colombia

 Which Brazilian cultural celebration involves elaborate costumes and parade floats?

•   Independence Day
  

• New Year's Festival

• Carnival

• Summer Festival

 What is a favela?

• A type of Brazilian dance

• An urban neighborhood with poor living conditions

• A traditional festival

• A government building

What type of government system does Cuba have?

•  Parliamentary Democracy

• Federal Republic

• Communist Government

• Democratic Republic

In Brazilian culture, what is highly valued according to the "Brazilian Way"?

• Competition

• Individual success

• Personal wealth

• Getting along with others

What is a tributary?

• 
  A smaller river that flows into a larger one

• A type of ocean current

• A mountain range

• A type of island

 What is an estuary?

•  A volcanic island

• A mountain peak

• A type of forest where river water meets ocean water

• where river water meets ocean water

What type of landform would you find timber resources?

•   Desert

• Ocean

• Grassland

• Forest
  

Which term describes a place where multiple cultures coexist?

• Multicultural

• Unilateral

• Homogeneous

• Traditional