Study Guide Q2

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Which geographic feature is most significant in shaping Europe's climate and agriculture? Options: The Sahara Desert, The Amazon River, The North Atlantic Drift, The Rocky Mountains

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The North Atlantic Drift

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What is a challenge faced by many South American economies?

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Income inequality

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Which Latin American nation was influenced more by migration from Portugal than from Spain?

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Brazil

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Which of the following best describes the European Union's (EU) role today? Options: It is a cultural organization that hosts art exhibitions. The EU is a political and economic union that facilitates trade, enforces regulations, and promotes political cooperation among its member states. It is a military organization that controls Europe's armies. The EU functions as a single country.

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The EU is a political and economic union that facilitates trade, enforces regulations, and promotes political cooperation among its member states.

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Which cultural trait most separates Brazil from the other countries of South America? Options: The dances. So many creative dances are different, Brazilian martial art that incorporates elements of dance, acrobatics, and music, reflecting African influence, The language. Brazil speaks Portugese while other countries speak predominately Spanish., Weaving is a traditional practice of Andean cultures, such as the Quechua and Aymara peoples.

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The language. Brazil speaks Portugese while other countries speak predominately Spanish.

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Which of the following is NOT a major industry in Mexico's economy? Manufacturing, Oil production, Tourism, Mining

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Mining

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Which of these is NOT mentioned as a type of government in South America? Presidential system, Parliamentary system, Federal system, Democratic republic

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Federal system

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What is one major economic activity in South America?

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Agriculture

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Spanish and Portuguese migration in Latin America resulted in: Language and Religion, Food and Language, Religion and Food, Food and Dances

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Language and Religion

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How has globalization affected South American culture?

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It has led to greater cultural exchange.