Chapter 9 Geo.pdf

# Chapter 9 ## Andes Mountains The Andes Mountains are a major mountain range in South America, stretching along the western edge of the continent, from Venezuela in the north to Chile and Argentina in the south. ## Llanos The Llanos is a vast tropical grassland plain in northern South America...

# Chapter 9 ## Andes Mountains The Andes Mountains are a major mountain range in South America, stretching along the western edge of the continent, from Venezuela in the north to Chile and Argentina in the south. ## Llanos The Llanos is a vast tropical grassland plain in northern South America, primarily located in Venezuela and Colombia. ## Pampas The Pampas is a large, fertile lowland region in South America, primarily found in Argentina, Uruguay, and parts of Brazil. It is known for its rich, flat, grass-covered plains, which are excellent for farming and livestock grazing. ## Cerrado The Cerrado is a vast tropical savanna ecoregion located primarily in Brazil. It is characterized by a mix of forests, grasslands, and shrubs, with a seasonal climate that includes a distinct wet and dry season. ## Amazon River The Amazon River is the second-longest river in the world (after the Nile) and flows through the Amazon Rainforest in South America, primarily through Brazil, but also Peru, Colombia, and other countries. ## Rain Forest A rain forest is a dense, warm, and wet forest found in tropical regions near the equator. Rain forests receive high annual rainfall, typically over 100 inches (250 cm), and are characterized by a variety of plant and animal species. ## Slash and Burn Slash and burn is an agricultural technique used primarily in tropical regions. It involves cutting down and burning vegetation to clear land for farming. The ash from the burned plants helps to fertilize the soil. ## Terraced Farming Terrace farming is a method of farming practiced on steep or hilly land, where the terrain is cut into a series of step-like levels. # Chapter 10 ## Spanish Conquest The Spanish Conquest refers to the period during the early 16th century when Spanish explorers and conquistadors, led by figures such as Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro, invaded and overthrew the major indigenous civilizations of the Americas, including the Aztec and Inca Empires.