Describe the plateaus of Argentina
dry, gets little rain, and has poor soil
Describe the plains of Argentina
Huge, treeless, and people grow crops and raise cattle
On what does Argentina's economy depend?
farming and ranching
What two groups greatly influenced Argentina's society and culture?
Spain and Italy
On what does Uruguay's economy depend?
raising sheep and cattle
What is Uruguay's official language and major religion?
Spanish language and Roman Catholic religion
What crops does Paraguay produce?
grains, cotton, soybeans and cassava
Where are most of Venezuel's cities located?
The Andean Highlands
What accounts for nearly half of the Venequelan government's income?
oil
What kind of climate do the Guianas have?
hot and tropical
What religions do people in Suriname practice?
Christianity, Hinduism and Islam
What is a low area surrounded by higher land?
basin
What is a steep cliff between higher and lower land?
escarpment
What is an area of poor housing in a Brazilian city called?
favela
What is the region of grassy plains in northern South America?
llanos
What is power made from running water?
hydroelectric power
What is the height of land above sea level?
altitude
What is the Brazilian word for tropical rain forest?
selva
What are the vast treeless plains in Argentina called?
pampas
What is a ranch hand or cowhand called?
gaucho
Who was the military ruler of Venezuela in the 1800s and 1900s?
Caudillo
What is the highest mountain in the western hemisphere?
Aconcagua
Where does the Amazon River flow from and to?
from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean
Rainfall in the Amazon Basin contributes the what?
The growth of thick tropical rain forests.
What is the Great Escarpment ?
where the highlands drop sharply to the Atlantic Ocean
How much poverty is in Brazil?
1/5 of Brazils population lives in extreme poverty
Is Brazils culture largely Spanish or Portuguese?
Portuguese
What happened after Native American slaves died of disease and overwork?
African slaves were brought in to replace them
What is the capital of Brazil now?
Brasilia
How large is Brazil when compared to the other countries of the world?
Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world
How big is the Amazon River and where is it?
Its in Brazil and is the worlds 2nd longest river, winding almost 4000 miles
Where is Brazils leading trade and industrial center?
Sao Paulo
What supports Brazils economy?
Agriculture, mining, forestry and tourism to Rio de Janeiro
What type of government does Brazil have?
Democratic republic
What country has the largest population of all Latin American nations?
Brazil
Does the Brazilian government encourage or discourage mining, logging, and farming in the rain forest?
encourage
What leisure time activity is Brazil famous for and when is it celebrated?
Carnival, it is celebrated just before Lent
What sports are most commonly played in Brazil?
soccer (futbol) and basketball
What is the second largest country in South America?
Argentina
What supports the economy in Argentina?
farming and ranching
What do the farms of Argentina produce?
beef, sugarcane, wheat, soybeans, and corn
What is the national symbol of Argentina?
Gauchos
What is the capital of Argentina?
Buenos Aires
What is the official language in Argentina?
spanish
Where did most of Argentina's ancestors come from?
Europe
What is the most common religion practiced in Argentina?
Roman Catholic
What is the capital of Uruguay?
Montevideo
What does Uruguay's economy depend on?
raising sheep and cattle
What are the major industries in Uruguay?
textiles, footwear, and leather goods
What are the major economic activities in Paraguay?
Foresting and farming
What does Paraguay export?
electricity
What country has the worlds largest hydroelectric power generator?
Paraguay
What people are mostly of mixed Guarani- a Native American group?
Paraguayans
What is the capital of Venezuela?
Caracas
What are Llanos and where are they?
Grassy plains in Venezuela?
What is the most important river in Venezuela?
Orinoco
What is the economy in Venezuela supported by?
Oil-they are the world leader in oil production
Who owns the oil industry in Venezuela?
the government
Who governed Venezuela in the 1800-1900s?
military rulers called caudillos
What people make up most of Guyana's population?
People from India
What is the main language in Suriname?
Dutch
What is the capital and chief port in Suriname?
Paramaribo
Is Suriname an independent country?
Yes, they won their independence from the Dutch in 1975