Geographical Features and Climate Types Flashcard

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Which of the following IS NOT a reason Latin Americans are leaving the rural areas? With the hope of improving their lives., To leave the poor facilities/services of the countryside, To move to islands that have not been hit by tsunamis, An attraction to what it appears the cities offer

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To move to islands that have not been hit by tsunamis

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Which of the following IS NOT a reason Latin Americans are attracted to cities?
- The perception that “Industry offers opportunity”
- The perception that there are more services, better living standards
- The professional sports teams that are in the cities
- Many Latin Americans are following a trend

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The professional sports teams that are in the cities

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A cultural mosaic

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Spanish-Speaking South America

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Home to the Aztecs, 1200

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Mexico

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Language brought by the Portuguese

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Brazil

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The Maya built great civilizations in: Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, Brazil, Spanish-Speaking South America.

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Central America and the Caribbean

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Main settlers were Europeans and Africans brought from the slave trade. Where did this occur?

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Central America and the Caribbean

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Gained independence in 1822

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Brazil

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Vicente Fox was elected President here in 2000

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Mexico

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Simon Bolivar was a leader in this region

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Spanish-Speaking South America