Ch. 8 South America Today Flashcards
Roots
Family history of a person or group of people
Mestizo
Person of mixed European and American Indian ancestry
Soybean
The bean of an Asian plant that contains a large amount of protein
Erratic
Acting, moving or changing in ways that are not expected or regular
Fertilizer
Substance added to the soil to help the growth of plants
Profitable
Money-making, or financially successful
Temperate
Mild, a climate with temperatures that are not too hot or too cold
Export revenue
Income from products shipped outside a country
Diversity
To increase the variety of goods or services produced
Which South American population is descended from both Europeans and indigenous populations?
Mestizos
Where is the pampas located?
From the Atlantic across central Argentina
What is true of a Mediterranean climate?
They lie on the western coastlines
What is Chili’s most valuable export?
Olives
What is Peru’s most valuable crop grown for international markets?
Asparagus
For which industry is Peru’s LEAD mining industry important?
Automotive
How does Pampas contribute to the economy of Argentina?
The rich soil is excellent for growing crops which are sold as exports.
What two uses of soybeans make them such a profitable crop?
As a food source and an industrial product
Two basic characteristics of the Mediterranean climate
Hit dry summers, mild rainy winters
What can places other than the Mediterranean have what is defined as a Mediterranean climate?
Similar latitudes and western coastal placement
How do Peru’s physical features affect its agriculture?
The Andes mountains are located here, not much flat land, higher elevation means cooler climate which means less crops can be grown.
What government policy led to the rapid growth of mining in Peru?
Private ownership of mines began in 1990s, allowed more investments making improvements and upgrades possible
