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South America (CH 9 Test)
Quiz by Paul Bachman
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a steep cliff or slope between a higher and lower land surface
a syncretic blend of Catholicism and West African religions
parallel chains or ranges of mountains
the longest river in the Western Hemisphere
a slum on the outskirts of a Brazilian city consisting of crudely built shacks
the loss of highly educated and skilled workers to other countries
an ancient Inca town in the Andes
the grassy, treeless plains of southern South America
the world’s highest large lake
a thick, weathered soil of the humid tropics that is largely depleted of fertility and nutrients
What causes Patagonia to be dry, barren, and windy?
Who were leaders of the South American wars for independence?
In South America, most people live
Most Argentinians today are descended from
In many places throughout South America, Carnival is celebrated in the week before the
____________________ observance of Lent.
Which of the following are major crops exported from South America?
In the Amazon rain forest in Brazil, ____________________ is the leading cause of deforestation.
How does monoculture affect soil?
Due to its location, the predominant climates of South America are
Why is Argentina considered to be a global role model for environmental policies?
According to the excerpt, who or what is in danger from clearcutting the Amazon forest?
