Climate and Agriculture in Latin America

The video explores how latitude, atmospheric pressure, and elevation affect climates in Latin America, leading to diverse environmental conditions. It discusses the impact of these factors on ethnic distribution and settlement patterns, highlighting the role of the Andes Mountains in creating varied climates. The video also examines how European colonization influenced agricultural practices and ethnic demographics, with specific focus on different agricultural zones like Tierra Caliente, Tierra Templada, and Tierra Fria.

Which three factors are identified as affecting climate in Latin America?

• Latitude, ocean currents, and wind patterns

• Atmospheric pressure, ocean currents, and wind patterns

• Elevation, ocean currents, and wind patterns

• Latitude, atmospheric pressure, and elevation

What type of climate is found near the equator in Latin America?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Savanna

• Tundra

How does the Andes Mountains affect the climate in South America?

• They create a uniform climate across the continent

• They cause temperatures to increase with elevation

• They lead to diverse temperatures in small areas

• They have no impact on the climate

What is the average temperature decrease per 1,000 feet of elevation?

• 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit

• 2.6 degrees Fahrenheit

• 4.6 degrees Fahrenheit

• 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit

Which crops are associated with the Tierra Caliente zone?

• Rice and soybeans

• Sugar cane and coffee

• Wheat and barley

• Corn and potatoes

What is the primary agricultural activity in the Tierra Fria zone?

• Fishing

• Plantation-style agriculture

• Colder weather grains

• Livestock farming

How did European colonization affect ethnic distribution in Latin America?

• It had no effect on ethnic distribution

• It led to a uniform distribution of ethnic groups

• It resulted in changes to ethnic and settlement patterns

• It caused the native populations to dominate coastal areas

Where are most European-founded cities in Latin America located?

• Tierra Helada

• Tierra Fria

• Tierra Templada

• Tierra Caliente

What challenges did Native Americans face due to European colonization?

• They were unaffected by colonization

• They were integrated into European cities

• They were forced to marginal lands

• They were given the most productive lands

What is an example of extreme climate differences in Latin America?

• Deserts and tundras within a few miles

• Tundras and savannas within a few hundred miles

• Rainforests and savannas within a few miles

• Deserts and rainforests within a few hundred miles