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Chapter 9: South American Geography
- Andes Mountains: Major mountain range in South America, stretching from Venezuela to Chile and Argentina.
- Llanos: Vast tropical grassland plain in northern South America (Venezuela and Colombia).
- Pampas: Fertile lowland region in South America (Argentina, Uruguay, and parts of Brazil), known for rich grasslands suitable for farming and livestock.
- Cerrado: Tropical savanna ecoregion in Brazil, characterized by a mix of forests, grasslands, and shrubs with a distinct wet and dry season.
- Amazon River: Second-longest river in the world, flowing through the Amazon Rainforest in South America, primarily Brazil, but also Peru, Colombia and other countries.
- Amazon Rainforest: Dense, warm, wet forests near the equator, receiving over 100 inches of rainfall annually, with a large variety of plant and animal species.
- Slash-and-burn agriculture: Agricultural technique using fire to clear land for farming in tropical regions. The ash from the burned plants fertilizes the soil.
- Terraced farming: Farming technique practiced on steep or hilly land, creating step-like levels in the terrain to cultivate.
Chapter 10: Spanish Conquest
- Spanish Conquest: Period during the early 16th century when Spanish explorers and conquistadors, like Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro, invaded and conquered major indigenous civilizations of the Americas (Aztecs and Incas).
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Test your knowledge of South American geography, including crucial features like the Andes Mountains, Amazon River, and unique ecosystems such as the Pampas and Cerrado. This quiz will cover important regions, climates, and agricultural practices throughout South America.
