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Unit 4:South America

Unit 4: South America

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The largest river basin on earth, home to many species of animals and plants. Amazon River
Mountain range that runs along the western coast of South America. Andes Mountains
The world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, located in Venezuela. Angel Falls
Rich soil grassland ideal for growing corn and wheat, located in Argentina. Pampas
Farming practice where indigenous groups living in the Andes only farm enough to feed their families. Subsistence Farming
Native group that is a hunter-gatherer society living in the Amazon rainforest of South America today. Yanomami People
Important Spanish military leader from Venezuela who helped many South American countries gain their independence. Simon Bolivar
Elevation zone characterized by low elevations and moderate rainfall and temperatures, located in pampas and llanos. Tierra Templado
Elevation zone characterized by very high, cold elevations; sometimes called frozen land. Tierra Helado
Elevation zone characterized by cool, dry elevations located in the Andes Mountains. Tierra Fria
Elevation zone characterized by hot and humid land, located in the Amazon River Basin. Tierra Caliente
What country does the Amazon Rainforest mostly cover? Brazil
Ancient civilization located in present-day Peru, known for Machu Picchu. Inca Civilization
Four Tribes living in South America Yanomami, Quechua, Aymara, Guarani
Two Spanish explorers who conquered the Aztec and Inca civilizations. Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro
The Spanish brought diseases that killed many natives and took natives as slaves. Spanish Impact on Natives
The regions two main exports are: Natural resources and agricultural exports
Which South American country is the worlds leading coffee producer? Brazil
What are the two main languages spoken in South America? Spanish and Portuguese
What is the main religion practiced across the continent? Catholicism
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