Geography of Latin America

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Which area of Latin America is most affected by hurricanes? Options: Pacific coast, Gulf of Mexico, Andes Mountains, Pampas grasslands

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Gulf of Mexico

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Which statement explains why crops cannot grow at the highest altitudes? Options: The climate is too cold, There is not enough sunlight, There is too much rainfall, The soil is too sandy

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The climate is too cold

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To grow food in the Andes, the Incas built

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aqueducts

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Which country is shown in the picture?

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Colombia

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Which crop was most important to the survival of Mayan civilization? Options: wheat, potatoes, corn, sugar beets

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corn

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Calendars were important for Mayan civilization because they helped the Mayans determine when to plant their crops.

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plant their crops

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Which Latin American nation is a major oil producer?

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Venezuela

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Which statement explains the importance of chinampas in Aztec society?

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They enabled the Aztecs to settle on wetlands unsuited for raising crops.

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Which statement best explains how altitude affects farming in the Andes? Options: Most crops tend to grow faster at higher altitudes because they are closer to the sun. Altitude presents challenges that make planting crops nearly impossible. Different altitudes are favorable for growing some crops but not favorable for growing others. Spreading fields of the same crop across different altitudes creates consistent annual production.

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Different altitudes are favorable for growing some crops but not favorable for growing others.

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Ecotourism is travel to natural areas by travelers interested in protecting the environment

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natural areas by travelers interested in protecting the environment