1.A

2.C
3.A
6.D
9.B

1. why do most people live in the western part of colombia?

A. to enjoy the cooler climate of the mountains
B. to be closer to the border with venezuela
C. to live along the pacific coast
D. to benefit from the country's lush rain forests

2. what are the cordilleras?

A. moutains found in the guana highlands
B. tributaries of the orinoco river
C. three parallel moutain ranges found in the andes
D. lowland plains found to the east of the andes

3. In what way did European migrations most impact the diversity of south america?

A. European colonists came from several different countries and introduced the African slave trade.
B. Most of the Europeans who settled South America came from Spain and Portugal.
C. Early European landholders enslaved Native Americans and forced them to work on plantations.
D. European rule led to political revolutions that resulted in democratic forms of government.

6.How did European rule in South America change the people of the continent?

A. European missionaries introduced religion.
B. European colonists brought diseases that killed millions of natives.
C. European conquistadors incited conflict on the continent.
D. European landowners put natives to work farming.

9.Which factor has contributed strongly to political instability in Venezuela and Colombia?

A. ethnic diversity
B. uneven land distribution
C. lack of resources
D. drug trafficking

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Unit 4, Lesson 6
All About Caribbean South America Quiz answers are:
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. D

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The whats the answer?!?!?!?

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To answer these questions correctly, we need to analyze the options and their relevance to the question. Let's go through each question one by one:

1. Why do most people live in the western part of Colombia?

The correct answer is C. to live along the Pacific coast. This is because the Pacific coast of Colombia is known for its abundant resources, ports, and economic opportunities, making it a desirable place to live.

2. What are the cordilleras?

The correct answer is C. three parallel mountain ranges found in the Andes. Cordilleras refer to the mountain ranges that run parallel to each other in the Andes region of South America.

3. In what way did European migrations most impact the diversity of South America?

The correct answer is B. Most of the Europeans who settled South America came from Spain and Portugal. European migration to South America, mainly from Spain and Portugal, had a significant impact on the diversity of the continent, influencing language, culture, and societal structures.

6. How did European rule in South America change the people of the continent?

The correct answer is B. European colonists brought diseases that killed millions of natives. European colonization in South America led to the introduction of diseases that were foreign to the native populations, resulting in a significant decline in their numbers.

9. Which factor has contributed strongly to political instability in Venezuela and Colombia?

The correct answer is B. uneven land distribution. Unequal land distribution has been a major cause of political instability in both Venezuela and Colombia, leading to conflicts over land ownership and distribution of resources.

By carefully analyzing each option and understanding the context of the questions, we can accurately determine the correct answers.