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WCG Ch. 11 Andes and Midlatitude Countries

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  • Which cultural contribution is associated with Argentina?
    Cuisine like ceviche
    Tango music
    Literature by Gabriel García Márquez
    Andean folk music
  • Which South American lake is the world's highest navigable lake?
    Lake Victoria
    Lake Superior
    Lake Titicaca
    Lake Baikal
  • What environmental challenge is associated with climate change in the Andes?
    Improvement in biodiversity
    Increased agricultural yields
    Expansion of urban areas
    Melting glaciers and changes in water availability
  • What is the primary economic activity in the Pampas region?
    Fishing
    Tourism
    Mining
    Agriculture and livestock
  • Which ancient civilization was centered in the Andes?
    Maya
    Aztec
    Inca
    Olmec
  • What is a major transportation route in the Andes?
    Trans-Siberian Railway
    Pan-American Highway
    Silk Road
    Suez Canal
  • Which of these countries is NOT considered a midlatitude country in South America?
    Ecuador
    Argentina
    Chile
    Uruguay
  • Which country is known as "The Land of Silver"?
    Argentina
    Peru
    Uruguay
    Chile
  • What is a major environmental challenge in the Andes region?
    Overfishing
    Hurricanes
    Oil spills
    Melting glaciers
  • The Andes is known as the world's __ mountain range.
    longest
    highest
    most active
    shortest
  • Which of the following foods is commonly associated with the Andes region?
    Couscous
    Quinoa
    Spaghetti
    Sushi
  • What is Mercosur?
    A type of dance
    A mountain range
    A native language
    A trade bloc
  • What is a significant environmental challenge in the Andes?
    Urbanization
    Deforestation in the Amazon
    Nuclear waste
    Overfishing
  • Which country is known for having the highest peak in the Andes?
    Peru
    Bolivia
    Argentina
    Chile
  • Which city is a major cultural hub in the Andes region?
    Montevideo
    Rio de Janeiro
    Sao Paolo
    Lima
  • Which indigenous group is native to the Andes region?
    Zulu
    Quechua
    Maori
    Navajo
  • What is a major environmental challenge in the Andes?
    Flooding
    Sandstorms
    Melting glaciers
    Hurricanes
  • Which ancient civilization is NOT mentioned as part of the indigenous cultures of the Andes?
    Moche
    Tiwanaku
    Inca Empire
    Aztec
  • Which of the following correctly describes the climate of midlatitude countries?
    Consistently polar
    Arid and dry
    Temperate with four distinct seas
    Only tropical
  • Uruguay is known as the __ of South America.
    longest
    Inca
    Switzerland
    Aconcagua
  • What is the Altiplano?
    A native language
    A high plateau in the Andes
    A type of dance
    A tropical fruit
  • . Which of the following countries is NOT a midlatitude country in South America?
    Chile
    Uruguay
    Brazil
    Argentina
  • What are the major climate zones found in the Andes region?
    Tropical, temperate, and arid
    Tropical, arctic, and tundra
    Mediterranean, subtropical, and desert
    Tropical, temperate, and polar
  • Which of the following is a major economic activity in Chile?
    Fishing
    Car manufacturing
    Rubber production
    Electronics
  • What is the climate like in the midlatitude countries?
    Temperate with four seasons
    Always cold
    Tropical
    Always hot
  • Which city is the capital of Argentina?
    Buenos Aires
    Montevideo
    Lima
    Santiago
  • What is a key economic activity in Chile?
    Tourism exclusively
    Manufacturing textiles
    Mining copper
    Fishing only
  • What is the highest peak in the Andes?
    Mount Everest
    Kilimanjaro
    Mont Blanc
    Aconcagua
  • What is the significance of the Andes mountain range in South America?
    It is home to the largest desert in South America.
    It has no impact on the climate of South America.
    It is the world's longest mountain range
    It is the shortest mountain range in the world.
  • Which city is a major cultural hub in Argentina?
    Buenos Aires
    Lima
    Santiago
    Montevideo
  • How does urbanization pose challenges in major Andean cities?
    It causes informal settlements.
    It reduces tourism.
    It enhances cultural hubs.
    It leads to better infrastructure.
  • The __ Desert is located in the north of Chile.
    Atacama
    Aconcagua
    Kalahari
    Switzerland
  • What is the primary resource mined in Bolivia?
    Copper
    Gold
    Lithium
    Silver
  • Which of the following is NOT an Andean country?
    Bolivia
    Uruguay
    Ecuador
    Peru
  • Which economic activity is common in the Pampas region of Argentina?
    Agriculture
    Fishing
    Mining
    Tourism
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