Practice LA Geography 9/23/20

Why do people tend to live near water?

• because a little bit of water can be converted into powerful bombs through atom splicing.

• because water is dangerous, and people like the thrill of living near it.

• because oceans and rivers make trading easier as trade can be done by boat

• because water is relaxing to live near

What is one way the government of Mexico City is trying to reduce pollution in the city?

• restricting water usage near the city

• restricting the use of cars in the city.

• restricting mining near the city

• restricting farming near the city

Air pollution levels in Mexico City are significantly greater than in other areas of Mexico because the city is

• sparsely populated

• at low altitude

• surrounded by the Sierra Madra mountains

• located far from major waterways.

What is one major effect of deforestation in Brazil?

• high levels of smog in major cities

• extinction of plant and animal species

• lack of access to clean drinking water

• declining profits for the mining industry

What are the two primary languages in Latin America?

SPANISH & PORTUGUESE - this was left off of your study guide - write it down.

• Spanish & Portuguese

• Porta

• Eng

• Fren

What physical feature is highlighted on the map?

• Sierra Madre Mountains
• Atacama Desert
• Amazon River
• Panama Canal

What physical feature is located in the country highlighted on the map?

• Sierra Madre Mountains
• Andes Mountains
• Caribbean Sea
• Gulf of Mexico

Coal burning factories and vehicle emissions is the primary cause of _____________________ in Latin America.

• air pollution
• oil pollution
• cutting down trees
• people migrating to urban areas

Deforestation, or cutting down trees, is a major environmental issue in which of the following Latin American countries?

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Venezuela
• Germany

Which two European nations have had the biggest impact on the language and culture of Latin America?

• Portugal and France
• Spain and Portugal
• France and Spain
• England and France

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