Georgraphy Flashcards
South America (28 cards)
The most populated region of South America is the ____ region
Costal
The inland region of South America consists of _______ and ________
Farmland and Forrest
What percentage of the South American population lives in urban areas
80%
List three issues overpopulation creates in South American Urban areas
Lack of jobs, Lack of homes, and Crime Rate
________ are small communities in South American cities that house the poverty stricken
Favelas
List the four most spoken languages in South America
Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, and French
What is a nuclear family
House with Mom, Dad, and Kids
What is an extended family
Granparents in a household with Mom, Dad, and Kids
Christ the Redeemer is a 124 foot sculpture that symbolizes:
Symbol of Christianity and peace that is recognized throughout the world
Where is Christ the Redeemer Located
Rio de Janeiro
In which month does the annual celebration of Carnival Occur
February
What event does Carnival celebrate
Absence of Lent
Where did the Inca civilization live
The Andes Mountain region
What farming method did the Inca use in order to grow successful crops
terracing
The Amazon rain Forrest consists of ______ million acres
7.2 Million
What problems could massive deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest cause
Climate Change, and alter the worlds ecosystem
The Pampas is a ______ region of the South America
Plains
The Pampas is conductive for ________ and _______
Farming, and agriculture
What is the capital of Venezuela
Carcas
What is the capital of Argentina
Buenos Aires
What is the capital of Ecuador
Quito
What is the capital of Brazil
Brasilia
What is the capital of Chile
Santiago
What is the capital of Columbia
Bogota
