Summary: Culture
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What important mountain ranges can be found in Latin America?
Sierra Madres and the Andes -
What are the west indies?
the caribbean islands -
What are the most important economical activities on the islands?
tourism and agriculture -
What are the Galapagos islands known for?
the giant tortoise and other scientific studies of plants and animals -
What can you tell about the falkland islands?
The falkland islands are controlled by the UK
The british defeated the argentines in 1982 in the falkland island war
these islands have a huge military advantage because of the location to the strait of magellan especially if the Panama Canal is blocked during war -
Where do you find the largest rainforests?
Costa Rica and Brazil -
What is Slash and burn culture?
is a farming method that involves the cutting and burning of plants in a forest or woodland to make room for interior farmland and construction -
What is meant by the rain shadow effect?
Places become so dry because of the high mountains of the Andes. Raint won't get to the other side of the mountains. thats why it becomes really dry. -
Name a few important rivers in Latin America
The Amazone
Orinoco
Parana
Rio de la plata -
Describe briefly how the new world was looked upon from the 15th till the 21st century
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