Latin America Geography

The Amazon River is located mostly in which country?

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Colombia

What environmental issue exists in Brazil?

• Air pollution in Rio de Janeiro

• Water pollution in the Amazon River

• Deforestation of the Rainforest

Which of the following is NOT a reason for deforestation in Brazil?

• logging

• create new farmland

• build new roads and highways

• force out the Native Americans

What is Mexico's most important natural resource?

• Oil

• Diamonds

• Copper

• Gold

It is difficult to farm in Northern Mexico because....

• the population is too high

• it is very dry with little rainfall.

• wildlife eats the crops

• it is too cold

Sugar cane is the main export of which Latin American country?

• Cuba

• Brazil

• Chile

• Mexico

Which mountain range is located in Mexico?

• Andes

• Sierra Madres

• Rocky mountains

• Amazon mountains

What is the largest country in Latin America?

• Cuba

• Chile

• Brazil

• Bolivia

Which physical feature in Latin America connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and is a shortcut for ships?

• Amazon River

• Panama Canal

• Caribbean Sea

What is the largest island in the Caribbean sea?

• Brazil

• Haiti

• Venezuela

• Cuba