Chapter 4 Key Term Quiz

South America
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The grasslands of South America.

A term used to describe anti-imperialism rhetoric that promotes income redistribution, national sovereignty and a distancing from the orbit of power of the USA.

A grassy plain that contains few trees.

An economic theory, named after famed economist John Maynard Keynes, in which government investments into economic activity are seen as a viable, and sometimes necessary, contributor to economic growth.

A movement that seeks the reaffirmation of indigenous people and their rights.

The economic and political alliance of most European countries.

Goods that come from agriculture, forestry, mining, and fishing.

Occurs when countries, after very rapid growth from low to middle income status, falter due to poor infrastructure-poor roads and inadequate sanitation, education and health facilities- and low productivity.

Often follows an El Niño event, and is characterized by a decrease in sea temperature across the Eastern Central Pacific of up to 5 degrees C, which also has an impact on the weather of the region and across other regions of the world.

An forested area in the tropics marked by substantial rainfall.

An economic development strategy marked by protectionist policies in order to bolster local growth.

The region of the world that falls between the Tropic of Cancer (23.43 degrees North) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.43 degrees South).

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