Question

1. slavery, in the colonies, was abolished during the ____ century. the slaves were replaced with ______________________.13. what landform of central america is known as the \crossroads of the world\?______________________14. the hottest areas of mexico are found in the ______________________.15. the southern portions of mexico can receive as much as __ inches of rain each year, yet the northern deserts may receive just __ - __ inches in a year.16. central america has a quite varied topography ranging from __________ to some of the world’s densest ______.17. the volcanoes of central america form an __ - mile long chain and reach heights of over ____ feet.

Explanation:

1. Most American colonies abolished slavery in the 19th century, and enslaved people were replaced with indentured laborers or wage workers, with indentured servitude being the primary replacement system in many regions.
2. The Isthmus of Panama connects North and South America, making it a global crossroads for trade and travel.
3. Mexico's northern desert regions, like the Sonoran Desert, are the hottest due to arid, low-elevation conditions.
4. Southern Mexico's tropical regions receive heavy rainfall, while northern deserts are extremely arid with minimal annual precipitation.
5. Central America has mountainous terrain alongside dense tropical rainforests as key topographical features.
6. Central America's volcanic chain stretches roughly 1,100 miles, with peaks exceeding 14,000 feet.

Answer:

1. 19th; indentured laborers
2. The Isthmus of Panama
3. northern desert regions
4. 100; 3; 5
5. mountain ranges; tropical rainforests
6. 1,100; 14,000