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Which of the following is true about the Andes mountain range?

The weather in the Andes is warm and mild

It runs along the eastern coast of South America

The soil in the Andes is not fertile

It is the world's highest mountain range (correct)

What makes farming a major way of life in Mexico and Central America?

The flat and expansive coastal plains

The moderate climate and abundant rainfall

The absence of natural disasters like hurricanes

The presence of active volcanoes and fertile ash (correct)

Which industry thrives in the Caribbean due to its sunny and warm climate year-round?

Mining

Technology

Farming (correct)

Manufacturing

What is the major threat to the exposed islands in the Caribbean?

Fierce hurricanes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What makes it difficult to build roads through the Amazonian rainforest?

Dense vegetation and steep terrain (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the unique features of the Atacama Desert in Chile?

Bodies can be naturally mummified in the sand (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of climate is found in Patagonia, a region in Latin America?

Arid and elevational climate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What causes dramatic changes in the atmosphere in Latin America, resulting in floods and droughts?

El Nino phenomenon (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is transportation vital for South Americans?

For trading goods and services (B) Signup and view all the answers

What makes life hard for people living in the Andes?

Harsh weather conditions and steep terrain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the pampas in Latin America?

Similar to the great plains of the United States and used for raising cattle (C) Signup and view all the answers

What makes the Amazon River significant to South Americans?

It provides hydroelectricity power generated by moving water (C) Signup and view all the answers