Name: Hour: Day: The Land and Its Regions (pg ) Define, in your own words, escarpment. Define, in your own words, sertão

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1 Name: Hour: Day: World Geography Guided Reading Notes Chap 12 & ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!! READ EACH QUESTION CAREFULLY & ANSWER COMPLETELY!!!! Objectives: Upon completion of reading you should be able to explain how urbanization has affected the southeastern region of Brazil explain how the Brazilian government has encouraged economic growth in the Brazilian Highlands indentify the main characteristics of the Amazon River Basin ecosystem identify the economic problems facing the different socioeconomic groups in Brazil explain the impact that economic growth has had on the Brazilian environment identify how the Guianas are culturally distinct from the rest of the South American nations identify the natural resource that has had the greatest impact on Venezuela s economy identify the similarities and differences between the economies of Ecuador and Peru Explain how political conditions have changed in Paraguay and Uruguay in recent years Directions: Read pages and complete the Guide. Scan the entire section reading the headings (In Red) and subheadings (In Green). Also look at the pictures and read the captions. In words summarize what you think this section will be about. The Land and Its Regions (pg ) Define, in your own words, escarpment Define, in your own words, sertão Define, in your own words, favela

2 Complete the chart below, by describing the elements of PLACE (physical and human characteristics) of the PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS HUMAN CHARACTERISTICS NORTHEAST REGION SOUTHEAST REGION BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS AMAZON RIVER REGION different regions of Brazil. Northeastern Region In detail, and using specifics, explain how the physical conditions in sertão affect daily life in northeastern Brazil. Southeastern Region What are the pull-factors that encourage people to move to the major cities in southeastern Brazil. Brazilian Highlands Why did the government decide to build the new capital city in the highlands? Amazon River Region What factors contribute to the diverse plant and animal life in the Amazon River Basin.

3 Brazil s Quest for Economic Growth (pg ) What are the extremes in Brazil? Economic Challenges Where do the poorest people in Brazil live? Describe, in detail, the conditions which Brazil s poorest people live in? Explain how plantations support both wealthy and laborers in Brazil. Government Policies Summarize in THREE TO FOUR sentences the economic activities of Brazil. What factors promote migration and settlement within the country of Brazil? How has the government promoted settlement in interior areas of Brazil? What has the result been?

4 Economic Growth Why does Brazil no longer need to import large amounts of expensive foreign oil? How has industrial growth improved the Brazilian economy? Environmental Challenges What environmental challenges do Brazilians face, explain in detail. What is deforestation? Why is it an environmental concern in Brazil? In what ways is the Brazilian government working to limit deforestation? Looking Back On What You Read.. Now that you are done, summarize what this entire section was actually about in words. Was your initial scanning similar to what it was actually about? Yes or No? Explain similarities or difference.

5 Directions: Read pages and complete the Guide. Scan the entire section reading the headings (In Red) and subheadings (In Green). Also look at the pictures and read the captions. In words summarize what you think this section will be about. The Northern Tropics The Guianas What countries are included in the Guianas? How are the countries in the Guianas similar and how are they different? How has migration affected the Guianas? Define, in your own words, mulattoes. List and explain how the natural resources affect the primary economic activities in the Guianas.

6 Venezuela Describe, in detail, the Human Characteristics (PLACE) of Venezuela. Describe, in detail, the Physical Characteristics (PLACE) of each of the following regions of Venezuela. The Andean Highlands Waterfalls & Grasslands How has oil affected Venezuela? Colombia Describe, in detail, the physical characteristics (PLACE) of Colombia. What is the major cash crop of Colombia? Explain the link between Colombia and the drug trade.

7 The Andean Countries People & The Environment How do the physical characteristics of the region affect the economic activities of the region? Complete the chart below, explaining the physical, human, and economic characteristics of each of the Andean Countries. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS HUMAN & ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS ECUADOR PERU BOLIVIA CHILE How are the economic activities of Ecuador and Peru similar? Different? How do climatic conditions affect the economy of Bolivia? Why does Chile find good markets for is agricultural products in the U.S.?

8 The Southern Grassland Countries List and describe the different physical regions of the area. How have government reforms benefited the people of Paraguay and Uruguay? Summarize in SIX TO SEVEN sentences the political history of Argentina. Looking Back On What You Read.. Now that you are done, summarize what this entire section was actually about in words. Was your initial scanning similar to what it was actually about? Yes or No? Explain similarities or difference.