Geography of Latin America PRACTICE TEST

Front

Which physical feature is in Mexico with high mountains & volcanoes? Options: Andes Mountains, Atacama Desert, Amazon River, Sierra Madre Mountains

Back

Sierra Madre Mountains

Front

Which body of water is east of Central America & is a major trade route?

Back

Caribbean Sea

Front

What is used to transport goods from Western Africa to Peru and Chile?

Back

Panama Canal

Front

Cuba has fewer natural resources than Brazil. How does this affect Cuba's trade?

Back

Cuba needs to import many products.

Front

How does geography play a role in Mexico City's air pollution problem?

Back

It's surrounded by mountains which trap the air.

Front

What is Mexico's largest export & how does it relate to where people live in Mexico?

Back

Cars; live in the interior in cities

Front

Why do most Brazilians live in the coastal region?

Back

coast provides easy trade routes

Front

The large amount of arable land is MOST helpful in which industry to Cuba?

Back

farming

Front

What is the purpose of the Panama Canal?

Back

to provide a shorter route for trade

Front

In which body of water would you find Cuba? Options: Mediterranean Sea, Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea

Back

Caribbean Sea