Chapter 6
Latin America
Exploring South America

Section 3: Chile: A Growing Economy Based on Agriculture

A. As You Read
Directions: As you read Section 3, answer the following questions in the space provided.

1. Which mountain range runs down the length of Chile like a giant spine?

The Andes

2. What is the name of the dry region in the northern part of Chile?

The Atacama Desert

3. What is the name of Chile's capital city?

Santiago

4. Today, which group makes up about 75 percent of Chile's population?

Mestizos

5. What crops are grown in Chile's long central valley?

Wheat, potatoes, sugar beets, corn, tomatoes, fruits

6. Location and industrialization have brought what problem to Chile's capital?

Pollution

7. What factor led to Chile's agricultural revolution in the late 1980's?

A drop in world copper prices forced the government to develop other industries

8. How has the government of Chile tried to improve the quality of the air in the capital?

By shutting down plants and factories on days when there is no wind, and by limiting the number of cars entering the city

B. Reviewing Key Terms
Directions: Complete the sentence b writing the correct term in the blank.

9. A chemical used to kill insects and diseases that can attack plants and crops is known as a(n) pesticide.