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Describe the plateaus of Argentina
dry, gets little rain, and has poor soil
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Describe the plains of Argentina
Huge, treeless, and people grow crops and raise cattle
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On what does Argentina's economy depend?
farming and ranching
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What two groups greatly influenced Argentina's society and culture?
Spain and Italy
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On what does Uruguay's economy depend?
raising sheep and cattle
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What is Uruguay's official language and major religion?
Spanish language and Roman Catholic religion
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What crops does Paraguay produce?
grains, cotton, soybeans and cassava
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Where are most of Venezuel's cities located?
The Andean Highlands
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What accounts for nearly half of the Venequelan government's income?
oil
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What kind of climate do the Guianas have?
hot and tropical
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What religions do people in Suriname practice?
Christianity, Hinduism and Islam
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What is a low area surrounded by higher land?
basin
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What is a steep cliff between higher and lower land?
escarpment
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What is an area of poor housing in a Brazilian city called?
favela
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What is the region of grassy plains in northern South America?
llanos
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What is power made from running water?
hydroelectric power
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What is the height of land above sea level?
altitude
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What is the Brazilian word for tropical rain forest?
selva
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What are the vast treeless plains in Argentina called?
pampas
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What is a ranch hand or cowhand called?
gaucho
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Who was the military ruler of Venezuela in the 1800s and 1900s?
Caudillo
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What is the highest mountain in the western hemisphere?
Aconcagua
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Where does the Amazon River flow from and to?
from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean
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Rainfall in the Amazon Basin contributes the what?
The growth of thick tropical rain forests.
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What is the Great Escarpment ?
where the highlands drop sharply to the Atlantic Ocean
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How much poverty is in Brazil?
1/5 of Brazils population lives in extreme poverty
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Is Brazils culture largely Spanish or Portuguese?
Portuguese
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What happened after Native American slaves died of disease and overwork?
African slaves were brought in to replace them
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What is the capital of Brazil now?
Brasilia
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How large is Brazil when compared to the other countries of the world?
Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world
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How big is the Amazon River and where is it?
Its in Brazil and is the worlds 2nd longest river, winding almost 4000 miles
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Where is Brazils leading trade and industrial center?
Sao Paulo
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What supports Brazils economy?
Agriculture, mining, forestry and tourism to Rio de Janeiro
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What type of government does Brazil have?
Democratic republic
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What country has the largest population of all Latin American nations?
Brazil
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Does the Brazilian government encourage or discourage mining, logging, and farming in the rain forest?
encourage
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What leisure time activity is Brazil famous for and when is it celebrated?
Carnival, it is celebrated just before Lent
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What sports are most commonly played in Brazil?
soccer (futbol) and basketball
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What is the second largest country in South America?
Argentina
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What supports the economy in Argentina?
farming and ranching
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What do the farms of Argentina produce?
beef, sugarcane, wheat, soybeans, and corn
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What is the national symbol of Argentina?
Gauchos
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What is the capital of Argentina?
Buenos Aires
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What is the official language in Argentina?
spanish
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Where did most of Argentina's ancestors come from?
Europe
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What is the most common religion practiced in Argentina?
Roman Catholic
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What is the capital of Uruguay?
Montevideo
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What does Uruguay's economy depend on?
raising sheep and cattle
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What are the major industries in Uruguay?
textiles, footwear, and leather goods
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What are the major economic activities in Paraguay?
Foresting and farming
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What does Paraguay export?
electricity
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What country has the worlds largest hydroelectric power generator?
Paraguay
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What people are mostly of mixed Guarani- a Native American group?
Paraguayans
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What is the capital of Venezuela?
Caracas
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What are Llanos and where are they?
Grassy plains in Venezuela?
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What is the most important river in Venezuela?
Orinoco
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What is the economy in Venezuela supported by?
Oil-they are the world leader in oil production
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Who owns the oil industry in Venezuela?
the government
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Who governed Venezuela in the 1800-1900s?
military rulers called caudillos
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What people make up most of Guyana's population?
People from India
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What is the main language in Suriname?
Dutch
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What is the capital and chief port in Suriname?
Paramaribo
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Is Suriname an independent country?
Yes, they won their independence from the Dutch in 1975
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