Latin America Geography Flashcards
0
Q
Who was Latin America settled by?
A
Spain and Portugal
1
Q
How far does Latin America extend?
A
From the northern border of Mexico to the too of South America
2
Q
Name the 4 areas Latin America is divided by?
A
South America, Central America, Mexico, Caribbean
3
Q
Where does Latin America lie?
A
South and EAST of the United States
From 36N latitude to 56S latitude
4
Q
What is the largest chain of mountains in MEXICO?
A
Sierra Madre east + west
5
Q
What is the largest mountain chain in SOUTH AMERICA?
A
Andes
6
Q
Due to the mountains, what did not happen?
A
Cultural diffusion did not happen
7
Q
How much fresh water does the Amazon river carry?
A
20% of the worlds fresh water
8
Q
What is the second largest river?
A
Rip de la Plato 1,000 miles long
9
Q
What is the third largest river?
A
Orinoco river
