| A | B |
|---|
| deforestation | destroying a large area of forest |
| Brazil | the largest South American country |
| Brazilian Highlands | cover half of Brazil |
| Carnival | festival celebrated before Lent |
| Argentina | second largest country in South America |
| Andes | tower over western part of Argentina |
| Juan Peron | military leader who tried to improve the economy of Argentina |
| Portuguese | Brazil's culture |
| gauchos | cowhands that take care of livestock |
| futbol | game Brazilians enjoy |
| sheep and cattle | Uruguay's economy depends on |
| Uruguay | highest literacy rate of South America |
| Maracaibo | largest lake in South America |
| Caracas | Venezuela's capital city |
| forestry and farming | Paraguay's major economic activity |
| Orinoco | Venezuela's most important river |
| Guarani | Native American group and Spanish ancestry |
| Amazon | world's second longest river |
| Brasilia | Capital city of Brazil |
| Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname | South American countries |
