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The longest mountain chain in the world is ______________, running all the way
from the northern South America all the way to the southernmost point!
The Andes Mountains
Governments run by generals in many South America countries are known as
_________.
Junta
The economic trade group created by several South American countries to benefit
their economies is best known as ________________.
The Mercosur Trade Group
Perhaps one of the most important man-made waterways in the world, the
______________ connects the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
Panama Canal
Before being conquered by Cortez, these people were known for a rich culture and
complex mythological and religious traditions, as well as reaching remarkable
architectural and artistic accomplishments. The capital city of Tenochtitlan had around 200,000 – 300,000 residents,
making it one of the largest cities in the world.
Who were they?
The Aztecs
Spain and Portugal were the two initial leaders of the exploration in the New
World. To divide the territory between them, they agreed to a boundary
known as _________________________.
The Treaty of Tordesillas
One of the longest rivers in the world, the ____________ flows around 4,000 miles
and carries more water than any other river in the world!
Amazon River
He heard of a gold rich land in South America and led and expedition into
modern day Peru where he conquered the Incan empire. His actions made Spain one of the richest and most
powerful in the world.
Who was he?
Francisco Pizarro
Mexican and Columbian drug cartels generate approximately $______ a year
in revenue.
$39 Billion!
Perhaps the worst problem facing the rainforests to day is ____________, caused
by “slash and burn” farmers.
Deforestation
Dropping over 3,200 ft. and 15x taller than Niagara Falls, _______ is the
highest waterfall in the world.
Angel Falls
Rainforests have great biodiversity but only cover ____% of the earth’s surface;
however, they contain over ____% of the species on earth!
Rainforests cover 6% of the earth’s surface and contain over 50% of the
species on earth!
_________ was the Colombian drug lord who was said to responsible for the
large scale introduction and distribution of the drug cocaine to the U.S. in the
1970’s and 80’s.
Pablo Escobar
Mexico has a large Mestizo population. What is Mestizo?
Blending of European (Spanish) and Native America
The city of _______ in Mexico has seen especially high crime due to drug cartels.
In fact, it is estimated that over 5,000 murders occur each year since 2011!!!
Ciudad Juarez
What is debt-for-nature-swap?
When environmental groups give governments money so they will
discourage slash and burn farming and the destruction of the rainforests.