Latin America Flashcards

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1
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What mountain range runs through South America?

A

The Andes

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2
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Name the major river system in South America.

A

The Amazon

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3
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What type of power does Brazil make?

A

Hydroelectric power

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4
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Define push factors.

A

Situations or factors causing someone to leave an area.

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5
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Define pull factors.

A

Reasons people are coming to an area.

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6
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Define culture.

A

The whole of mans learned behavior.

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7
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What is the name of modern day Tenochititlan?

A

Mexico City.

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8
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What does NAFTA stand for?

A

North American Free Trade Agreement.

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9
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What country did Toussaint L’Ouverture help gain independence?

A

Haiti

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10
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What is the main language of Central America?

A

Spanish

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11
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Which country in Central America speaks English as the primary language?

A

Belize.

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12
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What is the main language of French Guiana?

A

French.

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13
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What is the main language in Suriname?

A

Dutch.

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14
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Who helped liberate Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia?

A

Simon Bolivar.

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15
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What is hydroelectric power?

A

Using water as a source of energy

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16
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What is the name of the 40 day celebration in Brazil?

A

Carnival

17
Q

What 3 countries are part of NAFTA?

A
  1. Canada
  2. United States
  3. Mexico