World Geography MOY Exam Review 24/25 part 2

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What specific aspect of the geography primarily contributes to the creation of the Atacama Desert's remarkable aridity?

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Rain Shadow Effect

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Which group of products was primarily spread to Latin America through the Columbian Exchange? Options: Religion, Cattle, horses, sugar, Textiles, Slaves

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Cattle, horses, sugar

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The Amazon Rainforest is situated within a zone characterized by a tropical climate, signifying its presence in latitudes that are -

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Near the equator

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Brazil and Haiti are culturally unique in Latin America because —

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Distinct cultural traditions, languages, and historical influences

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The prevalence of Roman Catholicism in Latin America is evidenced by —

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The high number of Roman Catholic followers and the influence of Catholic traditions and practices in Latin American culture.

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The introduction of sugarcane to Latin America created a migration pattern in which —

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people from Africa were brought to work as slaves on sugarcane plantations.

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Increasing demand for beef exports from Brazil has resulted in increased deforestation and a higher standard of living for ranchers in the Amazon region. Which process is most responsible for causing these changes?

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Globalization

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The use of terrace farming by the Incas was an adaptation to —

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prevent soil erosion and maximize agricultural productivity

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The Itaipu Dam built on the Parana River was created in order to —

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Generate hydroelectric power

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Which of the following accounts for why some American manufacturing companies have located factories in Mexico? Lower labor costs, proximity to the Mexican market, and unfavorable trade agreements, Higher labor costs, proximity to the US market, and unfavorable trade agreements, Higher labor costs, proximity to the Mexican market, and favorable trade agreements, Lower labor costs, proximity to the US market, and favorable trade agreements

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Lower labor costs, proximity to the US market, and favorable trade agreements