Test Review - The Americas: Physical Geography - Where are they and what are they like - Andes Mountains, Amazon River, Amazon Rainforest, Atacama Desert - pollution concern here?,... Test Review - The Americas: Physical Geography - Where are they and what are they like - Andes Mountains, Amazon River, Amazon Rainforest, Atacama Desert - pollution concern here?, Patagonia, Pampas. Plus: What direction does the Amazon flow? What is the most populated city in South America? Mestizo. Mexico - Sierra Madre Occidental, Famous candy originated from here - was it for everyone? Cuba - Style of government?, Leader for 50 years?, Treatment of opposition, Che - hero or villain? Examples of each? Argentina/Chile - Victor Jara, Pinochet, Allende, Caravan of Death, Dirty War, Operation Condor, Children of the Disappeared, Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, Argentina - most famous dance. Brazil - Favelas, Bolsa Familia, Rainforest challenges - know the basics from the timeline. Venezuela - Hugo Chavez - know the basic from the timeline, Biggest natural resource of Venezuela? For better or worse what type of role has America played in some of these problems in Latin America?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an overview and analysis of various geographical and socio-political topics related to the Americas, particularly focusing on specific geographical features, cities, historical events, and government structures in Latin America. It also queries the influence of America on these issues.
Answer
Amazon River flows east; most populated city is São Paulo. Cuba is communist, led by Fidel Castro for 50 years. Venezuela's biggest resource is oil.
The Andes Mountains are a major mountain range along the western coast of South America. The Amazon River flows eastward across northern Brazil. The Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth and a potential pollution concern. Patagonia is a region at the southern end of South America shared by Argentina and Chile. The Pampas are fertile South American lowlands covering Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. Mexico’s Sierra Madre Occidental is a major mountain range. Havana is the most populated city in Cuba, and its government is a communist state. Argentina is known for the tango dance. In Venezuela, oil is the biggest natural resource, and Hugo Chavez nationalized many industries. America has often played a controversial role in Latin American politics, leading to mixed perceptions.
Answer for screen readers
The Andes Mountains are a major mountain range along the western coast of South America. The Amazon River flows eastward across northern Brazil. The Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth and a potential pollution concern. Patagonia is a region at the southern end of South America shared by Argentina and Chile. The Pampas are fertile South American lowlands covering Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. Mexico’s Sierra Madre Occidental is a major mountain range. Havana is the most populated city in Cuba, and its government is a communist state. Argentina is known for the tango dance. In Venezuela, oil is the biggest natural resource, and Hugo Chavez nationalized many industries. America has often played a controversial role in Latin American politics, leading to mixed perceptions.
More Information
The Amazon River is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world and it flows predominantly from west to east into the Atlantic Ocean. São Paulo, Brazil is the most populated city in South America.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the direction of the Amazon River's flow or misidentifying major cities such as mistaking Mexico City for South America's largest city.
Sources
- South America: Physical Geography - National Geographic Society - nationalgeographic.org
- South America - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help - kids.britannica.com
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