Unit 5: Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America Review

Front

Cuba has a [BLANK] economy with a(n) [BLANK] government.

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Communist, Authoritarian

Answer explanation

Cuba has a Communist economy, characterized by state ownership and central planning. It also has an Authoritarian government, where political power is concentrated and individual freedoms are limited.

Front

Communism, Free Enterprise, Capitalism, and Mixed Market are all types of-

Back

ECONOMIES

Answer explanation

Communism, Free Enterprise, Capitalism, and Mixed Market are all types of economies. They represent different systems of economic organization and resource allocation.

Front

Which statement is TRUE about Central America's geography? Options: Central America is located north of Mexico, Central America connects North and South America (it is a isthmus), Central America's major export is coal, Central America has poor climate and rocky, unfertile soil

Back

Central America connects North and South America (it is a isthmus)

Answer explanation

The correct statement is that Central America connects North and South America, as it is an isthmus. The other options are incorrect regarding its location, exports, and soil quality.

Front

Weather closer to the equator is typically [BLANK] and [BLANK].

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hot, tropical

Answer explanation

Weather near the equator is characterized by high temperatures and humidity, making it hot and tropical. This is why the correct answer is 'hot, tropical', as it accurately describes the climate in that region.

Front

One major source of enabling world trade located near Central America is the [BLANK] Canal.

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Panama

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Panama' Canal, a crucial waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, significantly facilitating global trade, especially for countries near Central America.

Front

What percentage of Mexico's GDP is accounted for by industry?

Back

34%

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Remembering

Front

Based on the excerpt, which of the following makes up the largest percent of Mexico's GDP? Services, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Wholesale

Back

Services