Latin America Physical Geography

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The image shows specific environments whose natural climate and vegetation is dependant on their range in elevation.

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Vertical Climate Zones

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Refers to people of mixed indigenous and European descent.

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Mestizo

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Relating to or caused by the movement of tectonic plates. (Ex. Plate Tectonics in Mexico)

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Seismic

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What Central American country is circled on the map? Options: Cuba, Haiti, Panama, Bolivia

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Panama

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Which two European nations have had the biggest impact on the language and culture of Latin America?

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Spain and Portugal

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Which regions make up Latin America? Options: Mexico, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean; Canada, United States, and Mexico; South America, Portugal and Spain.

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Mexico, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean

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Environmental concerns about the Amazon Rainforest: Deforestation, oil related pollution, air pollution

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Deforestation

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My mountain chain is divided along the western and eastern sides of Mexico.

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Sierra Madres

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Which physical feature is identified in the image? Options: The Black Forest, The Amazon Rainforest, Daintree Rainforest, Tongass National Forest

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The Amazon Rainforest

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What is the most common land use of Central America?

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Farming