South American Test Review

The "stairs" are called terraces.

Bolivia and Paraguay are both landlocked countries in South America. Landlocked means that these countries do not have direct access to the sea or any ocean. Instead, they are surrounded by other countries and have no coastline. Bolivia is located in the central-western part of South America, while Paraguay is located in the central part of the continent. Both countries rely on neighboring countries for trade and transportation through rivers and land routes.

The given statement is false because the "ni¡"ls mentioned in the sentence are not commonly found in the Amazon Rainforest.

cassava is a starchy root that is edible

Indentured servants were individuals who entered into a contractual agreement, known as an indenture, to work for a specified period of time, usually between 4 to 7 years, in exchange for their passage to a new country or some other benefit. During this period, indentured servants did not receive any wages or payment for their work. Therefore, the statement "Indentured servants did not get paid for their work for 4-7 years" is true.

see page 373.

it's a mixture of fresh and salt water

Dictators vs. rich natural resources, well-educated work force, most developed agriculture.

The correct answer is "stormy" because Tierra del Fuego is located at the southern tip of South America, where the weather conditions are often unpredictable and characterized by strong winds and frequent storms. The region is known for its harsh and unpredictable climate, with high precipitation and strong winds being common. Therefore, it is likely that the weather forecast for Tierra del Fuego would indicate stormy conditions.

Rubber is indeed produced by tropical trees.

Argentina is the second biggest country in South America because it has a large land area and is located in the southern part of the continent. It is surpassed only by Brazil in terms of size.

That's in Venezuela

It's a plateau in the Andes

France dumped its prisoners on Devil's Island. This was a notorious prison located off the coast of French Guiana in South America. It was known for its harsh conditions and was used to house political prisoners and dangerous criminals. The island was isolated and surrounded by treacherous waters, making escape nearly impossible. Prisoners were subjected to forced labor and often suffered from disease and malnutrition. The prison was eventually closed in 1953, but it remains a symbol of France's brutal penal system.

Ecotourists are the least likely group to cause more deforestation compared to farmers, miners, and ranchers. Ecotourism promotes responsible travel and emphasizes the conservation of natural resources and ecosystems. Unlike farmers, who may clear land for agriculture, miners, who extract resources from the earth, and ranchers, who clear land for livestock grazing, ecotourists typically visit natural areas without causing significant damage to the environment. They often support local conservation efforts and contribute to the preservation of forests rather than contributing to deforestation.

The correct answer is Peru because the Amazon River has its source in the Andes Mountains in Peru. It then flows through several countries including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela before reaching the Atlantic Ocean.

The Incas did not establish a written language. While they had a complex system of record-keeping using quipus (knotted strings), they did not develop a formal written language like other ancient civilizations. Instead, their communication and historical records were primarily passed down orally through storytelling and songs.

Patagonia would be cold enough for an existing glacier. Patagonia is located in the southern part of South America, mainly in Argentina and Chile. It is known for its cold climate, with temperatures dropping below freezing in winter. This region also has a high altitude and mountainous terrain, which further contributes to its cold temperatures. These conditions make Patagonia suitable for the formation and maintenance of glaciers, making it the correct answer.

Tenotchtitlan was the Aztec capital.

The Amazon ranks first in terms of total water volume. This means that it has the largest amount of water compared to any other river in the world.

Rio de Janeiro hosts Carnival.

It was Portugal.

British Guyana, Dutch Suriname, and French Guiana.

The correct answer includes "good soil, timber, bauxite". This suggests that the resources mentioned in the text on page 329 of the book for Caribbean South America are good soil, timber, and bauxite. It is possible that there may be other resources mentioned in the text as well, but these three are specifically mentioned as being present in the region.

The statement is true because both the Pampas and the Llanos are indeed grassy plains. The Pampas is a vast fertile plain located in South America, primarily in Argentina and Uruguay, known for its extensive grasslands. The Llanos, on the other hand, is a large tropical grassland region in South America, primarily in Venezuela and Colombia, characterized by its flat terrain and grassy vegetation. Therefore, both regions share the common characteristic of being grassy plains.

extreme southern end

The given statement is "A pidgin language is more complicated than Portuguese or Spanish." The correct answer is False. This means that a pidgin language is not more complicated than Portuguese or Spanish.

The statement is true because it states that the P"r"n River is close to the P"¡¢"s.

The capital of Bolivia is La Paz. Sucre is also sometimes considered the constitutional capital, but La Paz is the seat of government and the largest city in the country.

The given statement "The Cuc River is near Pnin" is true. This means that the Cuc River is located in close proximity to Pnin.

This is where more of the developed areas of Peru are located (along the coast)

Brazil holds that title.