Instituto Guatemalteco AmericanoPablo RosalesSecond unitSocialTema:

Bradley Justin Trigueros

2do básico CClave: 20

Guatemala 12 de mayo del 2014

Section 1. Assessment 1

Reviewing ideas, terms, and places.

1. a. Define what is an estuary?

Partially enclosed body of water, fresh, water mixes with salt water.

b. Explain how does the Amazon River affect the Atlantic ocean at the river´s mouth?

The freh water lowers the salt.

c. Elaborate what benefits do you think the rivers might bing to Atlantic South America?

Fishing, transportation and hydroelectric.

2. a.Recall what kind of climate does Patagonia have?

Cool desert climate (south) (north) subtropical humid.

b. Make inferences why are temperatures in the south generally cooler than temperatures in the north?

Because the north part has a hot, dry, climate.

2. a. Identify what resources does the rain forest provide?

Food, rubber, plants for made medicine.

b. Analize what is one benefit and one drawback of practicing commercial agriculture in the rainforest?

Benefit good for economy source and food.

c. Elaborate soil exhaustion might lead to what kinds of additional problems?

Infidel soil, no nutrients, no products and no food.

Critical Thinking 1Look back over your notes. Then use a table like this one to

organize the physical geography of Atlantic south America by country.

Section 2. Assessment 2

Brazil GeographyBrazil is a country very very extence has a rivers as Sao Pablo river, Amazon river , Rio negro , Amazon bazin and grosso plateau.

argentina Argentina has a pampas is a area good for raising for cattle. Parana river , Andes

and Patagonia.

Reviewing ideas, terms, and places.

1. a. Define what is gaucho?An argentine cowboy.b. Explain why is Argentina´s population mostly of European descent?Because the country was colonized and settled by people from Europe.2.a. Identify what is Argentina´s biggest city?Buenos Aires.b. Make Inferences what benefits do you think being part of mercosur brings to Argentina?It promotes trade and economic cooperation among the southern and eastern countries, which is good for the economy.c. Elaborate what are some benefits the informal economy provides, and what are some of its drawbacks?It helps people who lost their jobs during the economic crisis find work, but they do not pay taxes to help support the government.3.a. Recall where is Uruguay´s capital located?On the noth shore of rio de la plata, not far from Buenos Aires.

b. Summarize how has Uruguay´s location influenced its culture?Because Uruguay is located between Brazil and Argentina, its culture has been influenced by these larger countries.4 .a. Define what does it mean to say a country is landlocked?

It is completely surrounded by land.b. Explain what is Paraguay´s economy like?Agriculture is an important part of the economy, but much of Paraguay´s wealth is controlled by rich families and companies.c. Predict what are some possible ways Paraguay may be able to improve its economy in the future?Use its resources more effectively; sell surplus electricity to Brazil and Argentina.

Critical thinking 2Uruguay and Paraguay

Look over your notes on Uruguay and Paraguay . then draw a diagram like he one here and use it to show similarities and

differences between the two countries.

paraguayno direct access in the ocean. and has a built large hydroelectric dams on the

parana river.

the 2 countrys are roman catholics and speak spanish other is were governed of

the spain

uruguayuruguays foreign trade is with these two

mercosur partners and has a mineral resourses..

Section 1. Assessment 3Reviewing, ideas, terms, and places.

1 .a. Identify what is the main physical feature of Pacific South America?The andes.b. Analyze how is bolivia´s location unique in the region?Landlocked - no ocean.2 .a. Define what is El Niño, and what are some of its effects?Is very cool current of water that warms and make fish to go.b. Draw Conclusions why are parts of Ecuador, in the tropics, cooler than parts of southern Chile?For elevation of the level of the ocean.3 .a. Identify what country in this region has large oil reserves?Ecuador.b. Make Inferences why do you think much of the region is not good for farming?Because is very cold and hot not has a vegetation. And also because it is in the highest.c. Elaborate what effects do you think copper minig in chile might have on the environment?Destroy parts of the environment.

Critical Thinking 3Review your notes on climate. Then use a diagram like this

one to describe the climate and vegetation in each of the five climates zones.

Section 2 Assessment 4Reviewing ideas, terms, and places.

1 .a. Recall what ancient empire built paved roads through the Andes?

cold with no vegetation

cold with no trees.

cold, but potatoes and wheat grow.

confortable and is good for growing coffee.

hot humid with tropical rainforest and has bananas and sugarcane.

The Inca Empire.b. Explain what role did creoles play in the history of Pasific South America?They were the principal leaders of the independence movements.c. Predict how might the Inca Empire have been different if the Incas had had wheels and horses?Probably they had a better system to defend themselves against the Spanish.2 .a. Recall what country has the highest percentage of South American Indians in its population?Bolivia.b. Make Generalizations what aspects of culture in Pacific South America reflect Spanish influence, and what aspects reflect Indian heritage?Spanish influence language, architecture, Roman Catholiscim.Indian Heritage – language, music, clothing, religious festivals.

Critical Thinking 4Organize major historical events in chronological order

Section 2 Assessment 5Brazil today

nazca lines empire

inca ,ecuador and chile

francisco pizarro

conquered the incas.

the king inca was kill.

in 1800 revolt for in the

independece.

Reviewing ideas, terms, and places.

1 .a. Recall what European country colonized Brazil?The Portuguese’s.b. Make Inferences why did the colonists bring Africans to work on plantations as slaves?Plantations made Portugal rich.c. Elaborate why do you think the main basis of the Brazil´s colonial economy changed over the years?More resources were discovered.2 .a. Identify what religion is most common in Brazil?Roman Catholicismb. Explain why is so much of Brazil´s culture influenced by African traditions?Because many of Brazilians are African descent.3 .a. Define what is a megacity, and what is an example of a megacity in Brazil? Is a giant urban area for example sao Pablo.b. Make Inferences why might development in the amazon cause tensions between Brazilian Indians and new settlers?Because both depend on the rainforest for the survival.c. Elaborate how might life change for a person who moves from the northeast to the southeast?Life can be better because they us southeast in Brazil.

Critical Thinking 5Write a main idea about each region in brazil.

MAIN IDEAS OF THE REGION

THE SOUTHEAST Has the largest cities and a strong economy.

THE NORTHEAST It is a Brazilian forest region with tourist as the strongers industry.

THE INTERIOR Is afrontier land. It’s a abundant land a good climate could someday

make an important area for agriculture.

THE AMAZON Is a major port and industrial city. They rely on the river for

transportation and communication.

Section 3 Assessment 6Reviewing Ideas, tems, and places.

1 .a. Identify what is Ecuador´s largest city?Guayaquil.b. Make Generalizations whi have Ecuadorians been unhappy with their government in recent years?Probably the forms are not presented quickly and people need them.2 .a. Identify what are Bolivia´s two capital cities?La Paz and Sucre.b. Analyze why might Bolivia´s economy improve in the future? probably export more natural gas and metals.3 .a. Recall why did many Peruvians move to lima from the highlands in the 1980s?To scape violence and they were looking for work.b. Elaborate what challenges do you think people who move to Lima from the highlands face?Poor services, like water, electricity also over crowding, and poor housing.4 .a. Define what is a coup?Is a sudden over throw a government by small group of people.b. Make Inferences what might happen to Chile´s economy if the world price of copper drops?In probably become, weaker, they probably will not get more profit, people lose their jobs.

Critical thinking 6Solving problems review your notes. Then, in a diagram like

the one here, write one sentence about each country, explaining how that country is dealing with poverty or to each

question.

Chapter review

Ecuador The economic regions are helping to overcome poverty.

Bolivia Bolivia may change with the export of natura gas and metals.

Peru Has a elected president and congress to help the economy.

Chile Is a stable government and growing economy.

Reviewing vocabulary, terms, and places.

For each group of terms below write a sentence that shows how all the therms in the group are related.

1. Estuary, Rio de la plata, Buenos aires.

The estuary in buenos aires is rio de la plata.2. Megacity, favelas, aspects.

One aspect of a megacity like sao pablo it is favelas.3. Gauchos, pampas.

Gauchos raise, cattle in pampas.4. Soil exhaustion, deforestation, Amazon River.

Soil exhaustion and deforestation destroy the Amazon River.5. Rio de janeiro, sao Pablo and Manaus.

Rio de janeiro is in the southeast and Sao Pablo are in the southeast, and Manaus industrial city. In the amazon region.

Comprehension and critical thinking

Section 1

6 .a. Recall what kind of climate does the Amazon Basin have?Humid tropicalb. contrast how are northern Brazil and southern Argentina different?Humid – cool, desert climate.c. Elaborate how migh the region´s major physical features have influenced developedment and daily life in Atlantic South America?The rivers, plains and plateaus made a it a good place for farming.Section 2

7 .a. Describe what parts of Brazilian culture reflect African different?Religion, food and festival.b. Analyze what factors lead people from the northeast of Brazil to move to the southeast?The northeast is the poorest so people gomto the south for more jobs.

c. Evaluate Is the deforestation of the Amazon rain forest necessary? Explain your answer. What arguments might someone with a different opinion use?They can construct industrial activities and there are more opportunities.Section 3

8 .a. Describe how is Argentina’s culture different from other South America countries?European there is a lot of European influence, there is few native people.b. contrast what is one difference between Uruguay and Paraguay?c. predict As Argentina’s economy improves, what might happen to its informal economy?European there is a lot of European influence, there is few native people.

Chapter review 6

Section 1

a. Describe what are climate and vegetation like on the Altiplano?

Cool, sheep, grassland shrubs.b. Compare and contrast what are two differences and

one similarity between the Atacama Desert and the altiplano?

Both are cloudy.c. Evaluate what elevation zone would you choose to live

in if you lived in Pasific South America ? why would you choose to live there

In the second because I like drinking coffee.Section 2

11 .a. describe how did the incas organize their huge empire?They had a irrigation systems they had suspension bridges.b. analyze how have Spanish and native cultures left their marks on culture in pacific south America?How have Spanish and native cultures left their masks on culture in pacific south America.

c. Elaborate why do you think pizarro killed the Incas king even though he had received riches as ransom?

Section 3

12 .a. identify what country in pacific south America has the healthiest economy?Chile.

b. analyze what problems in Ecuador and Bolivia cause political unrest?Poverty and political and instability.C .Evaluate what would be some benefits and drawback of moving from the highlands to one of lima´s young towns?Benefits, jobs, escaping the violence.

Critical Thinking 3Write a main idea about each region in brazil.

MAIN IDEAS OF THE REGION

THE SOUTHEAST Has the largest cities and a strong economy.

THE NORTHEAST It is a Brazilian forest region with tourist as the strongers industry.

THE INTERIOR Is afrontier land. It’s a abundant land a good climate could someday

make an important area for agriculture.

THE AMAZON Is a major port and industrial city. They rely on the river for

transportation and communication.

Critical Thinking 4

Review your notes on climate. Then use a diagram like this one to describe the climate and vegetation in each of the five

climates zones.

Critical Thinking 5Organize major historical events in chronological order

cold

with

no vegetation

cold with no trees.

cold, but potatoes and wheat grow.

confortable and is good for growing coffee.

hot humid with tropical rainforest and has bananas and sugarcane.

nazca lines empire

inca ,ecuador and chile

francisco pizarro

conquered the incas.

the king inca was kill.

in 1800 revolt for in the

independece.