Copy of Unit 3_Lesson 13_Latin America: Human Geography Regions/Resources/Locations

Multiple Choice

Which factors do you think influence where people choose to live in Latin America?

• Climate and natural resources

• Historical landmarks

• Religious sites

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between latitude and longitude?

• Latitude measures distance north or south of the Equator, while longitude measures distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

• Latitude measures distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, while longitude measures distance north or south of the Equator.

• Latitude and longitude both measure distance from the Equator.

• Latitude and longitude both measure distance from the Prime Meridian.

Multiple Choice

What is the absolute location of Rio de Janeiro as given in the lesson?

• 23° S, 43° W

• 10° N, 60° W

• 35° S, 58° W

• 0°, 0°

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of human modifications to the environment as described in the lesson?

• Building roads

• Mining

• Building irrigation systems for agriculture

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

If I wanted to raise cattle, where should I move?

• Argentina

• Costa Rica

• Peru

• Cuba

Multiple Choice

If I wanted to start a timber company, where should I move?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Chile

• Mexico

Multiple Choice

What are some resources that are mined in Latin America?

• Gold, copper, and silver

• Coal, diamonds, and uranium

• Salt, limestone, and clay

• Rubber, coffee, and sugar