Geography of Latin America

Which physical feature is in Mexico with high mountains & volcanoes?

• Andes Mountains
• Atacama Desert
• Amazon River
• Sierra Madre Mountains

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

• Pacific Ocean
• Caribbean Sea
• Black Sea
• Mediterranean Sea

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

• Amazon River
• Atlantic Ocean
• Panama Canal
• Pacific Ocean

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

• Cuba exports only manufactured products.
• Cuba should import few products.
• Cuba needs to import many products.
• Cuba does not need to import or export.

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

• It's surrounded by mountains which trap the air.
• It's near the Atacama desert, which causes sandstorms.
• It's near the Amazon rainforest, which causes air pollution.
• There are no air pollution problems in Mexico City.

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

• Computers; live near the coast
• Vehicle parts; live in interior in cities
• Crude petroleum (oil); near Sierra Madre mountains
• Cars; live in the interior in cities

Why do most Brazilians live in the coastal region?

• tourism
• farming
• coast provides easy trade routes
• produce and sell coffee beans

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

• farming
• fishing
• mining
• tourism

What is the purpose of the Panama Canal?

• to improve relations among South & Central America
• to provide a shorter route for trade
• to avoid ocean currents that could destroy ships
• to use all of South American ports for trade

In which body of water would you find Cuba?

• Mediterranean Sea
• Pacific Ocean
• Gulf of Mexico
• Caribbean Sea