| A | B |
|---|
| deforestation | destroying of large areas of forests |
| basin | low area surrounded by higher land |
| selva | thick rain forests |
| favela | slum areas of Brazil |
| escarpment | a steep cliff between higher and lower land |
| gaucho | South American cowhands |
| pampas | vast treeless plains |
| altitude | height above sea level |
| caudillos | military rulers |
| estancia | ranches |
| Most South American people speak | Spanish |
| most people have am ______ faith | Roman Catholic |
| one of South America's main economic activities | agriculture |
| most South American nations have ___________ government | democratic |
| the majority of population live near ________ along the _________ | cities; coast |
| _________ is South America's main sport | football |
| Amazon River runs west to east | runs from Andes mountains to Atlantic Ocean |
| Carnival | celebration of culture, music, and dance |
