Unit 4: South America
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| The largest river basin on earth, home to many species of animals and plants. | Amazon River
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| Mountain range that runs along the western coast of South America. | Andes Mountains
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| The world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, located in Venezuela. | Angel Falls
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| Rich soil grassland ideal for growing corn and wheat, located in Argentina. | Pampas
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| Farming practice where indigenous groups living in the Andes only farm enough to feed their families. | Subsistence Farming
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| Native group that is a hunter-gatherer society living in the Amazon rainforest of South America today. | Yanomami People
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| Important Spanish military leader from Venezuela who helped many South American countries gain their independence. | Simon Bolivar
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| Elevation zone characterized by low elevations and moderate rainfall and temperatures, located in pampas and llanos. | Tierra Templado
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| Elevation zone characterized by very high, cold elevations; sometimes called frozen land. | Tierra Helado
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| Elevation zone characterized by cool, dry elevations located in the Andes Mountains. | Tierra Fria
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| Elevation zone characterized by hot and humid land, located in the Amazon River Basin. | Tierra Caliente
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| What country does the Amazon Rainforest mostly cover? | Brazil
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| Ancient civilization located in present-day Peru, known for Machu Picchu. | Inca Civilization
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| Four Tribes living in South America | Yanomami, Quechua, Aymara, Guarani
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| Two Spanish explorers who conquered the Aztec and Inca civilizations. | Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro
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| The Spanish brought diseases that killed many natives and took natives as slaves. | Spanish Impact on Natives
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| The regions two main exports are: | Natural resources and agricultural exports
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| Which South American country is the worlds leading coffee producer? | Brazil
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| What are the two main languages spoken in South America? | Spanish and Portuguese
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| What is the main religion practiced across the continent? | Catholicism
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