Latin America Review

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Because of its location on the Ring of Fire, much of western Mexico, Central America, and South America is

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mountainous with active volcanoes.

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Panama is a(n) ________ between North America and South America.

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isthmus

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Which statement is true about NAFTA and MERCOSUR? Options: they are military alliances, they promote a common currency in Latin America, they have eliminated tariffs on imports between member countries, they have increased tariffs on imports between member countries

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they have eliminated tariffs on imports between member countries

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How did Spanish colonial rule in Mexico, Central America, and South America impact the regions?

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Roman Catholicism spread.

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Which statement is true about the economic impact of the Panama Canal? Options: It has led to the loss of jobs in the area, It has increased the per capita GDP of Panama, It encouraged Panama to withdraw from MERCOSUR, It has led to a huge increase of primary jobs, such as farming

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It has increased the per capita GDP of Panama

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What is the main economic activity for most Caribbean countries?

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tourism

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Which statement is true about Cuba? It has a democratic government, It has a capitalist economic system, It is a strong ally of the US, It has a communist government

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It has a communist government

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Which statement is true about ecotourism, which is very popular in Costa Rica and other areas in the region? Options: It has a negative impact on the environment, It is a sustainable way to promote tourism without hurting the environment, Countries are trying to decrease the activity, Building an amusement part is an example of ecotourism

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It is a sustainable way to promote tourism without hurting the environment

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Where are the Andes Mountains found?

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South America

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What country was colonized by the French, and as a result, its major language today is French Creole?

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Haiti