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. 3. 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. 8. The ________________________ are reversed in South America compared to North America. In June it is _____________________ in South America. 9. 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 209. What ruin represents the strength of the Mayan Empire? ________________.