Where in the World?! Atlantic South America November 16th - 20th

1)Which four countries are found in this region of South America? 2) The ___________ mountains extend north-south along __________’s border with _______.

3) a- What is the worlds longest river? b- How long is this river? c- The river extends from where to where? d- About what percent of Earth’s surface water flows down this river? 4) What animals are found in the rain forest of the Amazon?

5)What are the climates of this region? 6) a- What resources are found in the region? b- define: Soil Exhaustion 7) Describe the human history of this region:

8) Explain the ethnic diversity of Brazil: 9) a- Define: Encomienda b- how was this system unfair to the Native people? 10) Define: Gauchos

11) Describe the government of Argentina during the 1900’s: 12) Why are so many languages spoken in Argentina? 13) a- When and from what country did Uruguay win independence? b- How about Paraguay?