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Colombia was named after _____________ although he never went there
Christopher Columbus
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T or F
Colombia is nearer to the United States than any other South American country.
T
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Colombia is important because of its ________, its _________, and its __________ as a world neighbor to the United States.
resources, its exports, and its position
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Giving information or news, usually by speaking or writing.
communication
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To come up, to rise out, to come forth.
emerge
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To make able; to give ability.
enable
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To inspire with confidence; to give hope.
encourage
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A type of seaplane.
hydroplane
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Coming and going of persons or vehicles.
traffic
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A seller; a peddler.
vendor
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The three mountain ranges in the western part of Colombia are part of the _________ that runs north to south along the western edge of South America.
Andes Mountain Range
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The mountains in the _________ are covered in snow year-round.
highest elevations
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________, Colombia's capital and largest city, is located in central Colombia in one of the basins.
Bogota
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One of the principal rivers in Colombia is the _______.
Magdalena-Cauca
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The Cauca actually is a branch of the ________. However, the two do not join until a few miles before the Magdalena empties into the ________.
Magdalena, Caribbean Sea
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The Magdalena-Cauca has almost all of the inland commercial water ______
traffic
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The Amazon River on the very _______ corner
southeast
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Putumoya River is on the _______ border of Colombia
south
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the Orinoco River, which forms part of the boundary between _______ and _______
Colombia and Venezuela
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T or F
Countries located near the equator do not have many changes in seasons and weather.
T
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The equator crosses Colombia in the _____ part of the country
southern
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Temperatures in Colombia vary depending on the location's ______.
elevation
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The mountains are an important geographic feature in which part of Columbia
South
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What is an important geographic feature in Southeastern Columbia?
rainforest
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Which river has the most commercial traffic?
Magdalena-Cauca
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The plains and coastal lands are_____ (temperature)
hot
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Where do migratory birds come from in Columbia in the winter?
Alaska
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Three minerals found in Columbia that are used for jewelry are:
emeralds
jade
platinum
silver
iron
gold
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At which elevation are sheep raised?
above 10k feet
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Many people live in valleys in the ______ between the mountains.
valleys
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What is the official language of Columbia
Spanish
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How do the Carib Indians make a living in Columbia
weaving
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What is the typical clothing of Columia
ruanas
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Who are the mesitizos in Colombia
Indian and Spanish descent
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One of the more unusual animals in Columbia is the ____
capybara
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_________ live in the river along with crocodiles
piranhas
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Ancient Indians used _____ and _____ waxes much as modern sculptors do to make gold sculptures.
hammers, waxes
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The _____, who live near ______ are miners and makers of useful items
Chibcha, Bagota
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The ________ and ______ have always been weavers
Quimbaya and Carib
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The ________ are of Indian and Spanish decent
mesitizos
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The most powerful people in Columbia are _______
Creoles
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Non-Creole citizens are the ______ & ______
poor, Indians
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