Unit Something Or Another Flashcards
hurricanes
dangerous tropical storm
volcanoes
a mountain-like break in the Earth’s surface where magma flows
urban population
the percentage of the population living in urban areas
rural population
the percentage of the population living in rural areas
colonial settlement
when foreign settlers arrive and inhabit a new place in order to found a new society
isthmus
a narrow strip of land between two land masses
rain forests
an area with thick forest growth and heavy rainfall
eco systems
a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
climates
the pattern of weather in a particular area
weather patterns
when the weather stays the same for days or weeks at a time
commercial farming
farming that focuses on producing crops for sale in the market
Types of landforms found in Central and South America.
Volcanoes
Mountains
Canyons
Rivers
Rivers, Oceans, or Waterways significant in Central and South America.
Amazon River
Orinoco River
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Mountain Ranges in Central and South America.
Andes
Cordillera de Paine
Types of Vegetation (including significant crops) found in Central and South America.
Bananas
Coffee Beans
Sugarcane
Cacao Beans
Significant Economic Activities for Central and South America.
Farming
Manufacturing
Explain what you consider to be the greatest challenge for a country or an entire region. Propose a solution for the challenge that would help the country or region to have a better future.
I consider the greatest challenge for Brazil to be deforestation. Deforestation can cause pollution because trees filter the carbon dioxide, which is harmful, out of the air. Trees also produce oxygen, so less trees means less clean air.
Propose a solution for the challenge that would help the country or region to have a better future.
Some solutions to deforestation could be using electronic devices to read and write, wasting less unneeded paper, using the spaces we already have to farm, and planting new trees when we cut down the old ones.
What is the latitude and longitude range for Costa Rica?
9° 37’ 48.68” N
-84° 15’ 15.06” W
What is the primary language, religion, and the type of government of Costa Rica?
Spanish, Christianity, Democratic Republic
What is the climate and the capital city of Costa Rica?
Tropical, San Jose
Describe Costa Rican culture.
Costa Rica is a peaceful country. Many different customs brought by immigrants are practiced there. Costa Ricans are laid-back, friendly, and happy people. There are public services, like education and healthcare, that are available for everyone. Even though Spanish is the official language of Costa Rica, a variety of other languages are spoken. Their national dish is “gallo pinto”, which is rice and beans. Soccer is a popular sport.
