Cards in this guide (26)
When was the end of the last Ice Age
The last Ice Age hasn't ended, as evidenced by the fact that
glaciers are still on the planet. We are currently in an
interglacial period within the current current Ice Age.
The term "ice age" is colloquially applied to a period of
maximum glaciation, the last of which occurred 20,000 years
ago.
What is the most common language spoken in south America
Portuguese. The second most common language is Spanish.
Is Central America the same as South America
No. South America is a continent. Central America is a region
between North and South America.
When did the eskimos come to North America
How did patterns of ice coverage during the last ice age affect cultural patterns of today
Areas that had been covered tended to industrialize earlier.
The region of South America contains the continent of South America and also The region is made up of countries
Where are the highlands of South and Central America located
What made the world smaller and helped cultures to mix
Some things that have helped make the world more connected
are:
The internet
The printing press
Railroads
Ships
Planes
Ocean-centered geography explains cultural ties because
trade influences culture regardless of distance.
How does an increase in trade affect the cultures involved
- More peaceful relationship
- Exchange of ideas
- Exchange of people
- Import/export of respective cultures
Seattle and Bangkok share cultures because of
Seattle and Bangkok are linked because of trade.
When the oceans became highways how did the world change
Cultures, people, and goods spread out and mixed.
When assessed using the Gini coefficient South America gets very high numbers What does this signify
Large inequalities in the economy
Most South American countries got their independence between
What is Located in a remote section of Mexico
What were some benefits of political machines
People who needed help could recieve it. (apex)
Why are many North Americans concerned about the free trade agreement of the Americans
The agreement would hurt U.S. worker.
What has been one cultural effect of Brazil having a large indigneous population since the beginning
The portuguese spoken there is slighty different in Portugal
3 examples of product that are exported from the united states
3 things that are exported from the United States is guns,
oranges, and apples.
What is the most common sport and South America
Which of the following statements about immigration to Mexico are true
Most Spanish immigration occurred in the 1930s during the
Spanish civil war
Many u.s. citizens have emigrated to Mexico over the years
When thd oceans became highways what changed
the world got smaller and cultures mixed (apex)
What of the following is a example of colonial legacy
Most South Americans are Roman Catholic. -Apex
What is the major agricultural producer in the United states
The United States currently
Imports 36 percent of its energy from Canada and Mexico.
For Apex :)
The highest mountain peak in North America