Latin+America+Landforms+&+Resources+-+Ch+9

Based on Ch. 9, answer the following questions into your notes. These will not need to be printed out.:
 * Note -- complete sentences not required
 * 1) (Start of Ch. 9-1) Who is Simon Bolivar? When and where did he find success?
 * 2) The Andes Mountains are part of a longer mountain range. What is this range called in the US, Mexico, and South America?
 * 3) Why has more settlement in South America occurred along the eastern and northern coasts?
 * 4) Which ancient Peruvian civilization was located along the Andes?
 * 5) What are the names of the plains in Colombia/Venezuela and Argentina/Uruguay?
 * 6) What are the main products of the pampas?
 * 7) What are gauchos? (see the chart on the left)
 * 8) What are the 3 main river systems of South America and where are they located?
 * 9) What is unique about the Amazon River?
 * 10) What are the 3 major groups of islands in the Caribbean?
 * 11) Which group of islands do Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico belong to?
 * 12) True or False: Latin America is a treasure house of natural resources.
 * 13) According to p. 205, what 2 countries have major oil reserves?
 * 14) Brazil is also rich in oil and gas, but why is Brazil rich in hydroelectric power?
 * 15) (Start of Ch. 9-2) What are 3 factors that explain why Latin America has such a wide variety of climate and vegetation?
 * 16) What is the definition of a rain forest?
 * 17) According to the map on p. 208, what animal is associated with "tierra helada?"
 * 18) (Start of Ch. 9-3) How did Incas grow crops in mountains of Peru in the 1200s? (look on both p. 210 & 211)
 * 19) Take a look at the 4 steps of slash-and-burn farming on p. 210. What stands out from this? (your personal opinion)
 * 20) What are the 3 most urbanized countries in South America? What statistics support that statement?
 * 21) What are examples of push and pull factors relating to the movement to cities?
 * 22) What 6 cities in South America are among the world's largest in population?
 * 23) What are some problems many cities throughout the region face?
 * 24) What are 4 examples of infrastructure?
 * 25) List many advantages of tourism.
 * 26) List many disadvantages of tourism.