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Geo 9
Study Guide
Question | Answer |
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In what country is Angel alls, the world's highest waterfall located? | Venezuela |
Which feature of the Galapagos Islands makes them an ideal home to many unusual animals? | They are isolated and many have no human population |
Which feature is most typical of a tropical monsoon climate? | long wet season with heavy rainfall |
Which country is South America's top producer of oil? | Venezuela |
What physical features in Ecuador and Colombia allow them to grow both bananas and coffee? | differing elevations and climates |
Which one of the following early peoples lived in the Tropical North? | Carib |
In what locations did the Spanish like to place their capital cities? | where the Native Americans already had settlements |
What event did Spanish colonists use to their advantage in order to gain independence? | Napoleon's conquest of Spain |
What event led to the breaking apart of Gran Colombia? | Simon Bolivar died |
What is the chief cause of conflict among the Tropical North's countries? | Their governments are unstable |
Which country in the Tropical North has the highest proportion of indigenous people in its population? | Ecuador |
In what area of the country do most Venezuelans live? | along the coast |
Which of the following statements about the culture of South America's Tropical North is most accurate? | no one culture unifies the tropical North |
Besides ending tariffs between member nations, what is another goal of the Union of South American nations? | adopting a uniform currency |
Which class of Venezuela's population supports President Hugo Chave's policies? | working class |
The Orinoco River has over 400 tributaries-t/f | true |
What are the rebel groups in Suriname who are descendants of escaped slaves? | Maroons |
What is a dance popular in parts of Colombia and Venezuela? | Cumbia |
What is the capital of Colombia? | Bogota |