Question

How does the climate of the Andes countries compare with that of the midlatitude countries?

Answer 1

What are the Andes?Mountain Range
What 2 things are the Andes known for?The longest continuous mountain range in the world.
Tallest in the Western Hemisphere.
What frequently happens in the Andes?Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions
This area has a large river system that______Provides Transportation and Hydroelectric Power
*What is Altitude?Height above sea level
What is the main factor that determines climate in the Andes?Altitude
Adean and Mid-latitude countries are rich in?
What is significant about this?Natural resources
It's hard for the people to access these resources due to unstable government
*Extreme weather and current patterns that happen every few years are called? 2 typesEl Nino
La Nina
Chile leads the world in?Exports of Copper!
Incas are known for? (3)Sophisticated Civilization
Complex Road System
Complex Irrigation System
*Who occupied this land in 1100's?Incas
What did the Spanish have to conquer that the Incas did not have?Guns
*Who conquered the Incas?
What did they take?Francisco Pizarro of Spain
Silver and gold
Who drove out the Spanish?Military Rulers
What type of government is there?Democratic
Population of this area is diverse, just like the Tropical North:Africa (slaves), Europe, Asia
*What did countries in Europe do to this area?Exploiting it for its raw materials
Where do most people live in Andes and Mid-Lat area?Coastal region
What surrounds large cities?Slums and shanty towns
Name 3 things that are important to the Andes region economy?Farming
Mining
Fishing
What resource faces conflict? Why?Natural gas reserves.
Can't agree on use and management
What makes travel easier throughout South America?Pan America Highway
Trans-Andean Highway
Transoceanic Highway
What is the Union of South American Nations?Trade agreement with Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil