Why Is Settlement So Sparse in the Amazon Basin

question 80

Multiple Choice

Why is settlement so sparse in the Amazon Basin?

• A) The region is a national park.
• B) A toxic waste spill has made the region uninhabitable.
• C) The land is set aside for indigenous peoples.
• D) The quality of the soil is poor.
• E) The land is too rugged.

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Definitions:

Culture

The shared values, traditions, norms, customs, arts, history, folklore, and institutions of a group of people.

Animism

The belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence.

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Bicycle

A human-powered, pedal-driven vehicle with two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other, used for transportation, recreation, or sport.