World Survey - Final Exam

Together, which of the following regions make up Latin America?

• Middle America

• North America

• The Caribbean

• South America

This continent is made up of 13 countries, with Brazil being the biggest.

• North America

• South America

• Latin America

• Central America

This region is made up of Mexico and 7 countries of Central America.

• South America

• Middle America

• North America

• The Caribbean

These Latin American countries are sometimes referred to as "The West Indies".

• Brazil

• South America

• Central America

• The Caribbean

Which river forms the border of the US and Mexico?

• Amazon

• Uruaguay

• Rio Grande

• Colorado

Which river flows from the Andes Mountains in Peru to the Atlantic coast of Brazil?

• Amazon

• Rio Grande

• Paraguay

• Monte Video

Where are most Latin American countries located?

• Between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn

• Directly on the Equator

• On the Prime Meridian

• Between the Tropic of Capricorn and the South Pole

About how much of South America does the Amazon Rain Forest cover?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 2/3

Which of the following does elevation of land influence the most in Latin America?

• Economy

• Population

• Pollution

• Climate

About how many people live in the countries that make up Latin America?

• 200 million

• 500 million

• 640 million

• 850 million