1. Study Guide: Latin America Name _____________________
Latin America experiences primarily a _________________________ climate because of its location between the ________________ of ____________________ and the _____________________ of ______________________.
The _________________________ Desert in Chile is among the driest places in the world.
The two major mountain ranges in Latin America are the ____________________ found in Mexico and the
__________________ found in South America.
The “border river” between the US and Mexico is the ____________________________.
5. The ______________ Mountains run along the West Coast of South America. They are the _____nd highest in the world behind the ____________________ of Asia.
6. There are several archipelagoes found in the _____________________________ Sea. This part of Latin America has MANY different influences of culture and traditions, not just Spanish!
7. The Brazilian ________________________ is the largest in the world. It is called the __________________________. Unfortunately, it is being destroyed. This process is called deforestation and is caused by _______________ and _________________ agriculture.
The ________________________ are reversed in South America compared to North America. In June it is
_____________________ in South America.
There are 3 major Indian groups of Latin America. The ______________ lived in present day Mexico. The
_________________ from the Yucatan Peninsula into Central America. The ___________ lived in Peru.
Look at page What ruin represents the strength of the Mayan Empire? ________________.