Latin America Geography

Which physical feature is located in Mexico and contains some of the highest mountains and volcanoes in Latin America?

• Andes Mountains

• Atacama Desert

• Amazon River

• Sierra Madre Mountains

Based on the population density map above, where do most people in South America live?

• In the Andes Mountains

• In the Amazon Rainforest

• Along the west coast near the Pacific Ocean

• Along the east coast near the Atlantic Ocean

In which body of water would you find Cuba?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Pacific Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Caribbean Sea

Where do the majority of economic activities occur in South America?

• in the central region

• in the northeast region

• along the east and west coasts

• along the Amazon River in Brazil

What can you infer is the main purpose of the Panama Canal?

• to improve relations between South America and Central America

• to provide a shorter route for trade between North and South America

• to avoid ocean currents that would possibly destroy ships

• to make sure that all of South America ports are used for trade

What do the countries of Cuba, Mexico, and Brazil have in common regarding their population?

• Most people live where the climate is drier because of agriculture

• Most people live in the highlands where manufacturing is prevalent

• Most people live in the interior where they are safe from natural disasters

• Most people live close to the coast where there are jobs and resources

Which is MOST important to helping Brazilian businesses trade with other countries in the world?

• Brazil has many routes for trade along the Atlantic coast.

• Brazil shares a border with very few South American countries.

• The Amazon River allows ships to travel inland to trade in the Andes Mountains.

• Brazil is able to purchase goods from other countries that it cannot make on its own.

This body of water is located east of Mexico and is a major trade route for Latin American countries. Which body of water does this describe?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Caribbean Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

Having a large amount of arable land is MOST helpful for which industry in Cuba?

• Fishing

• Mining

• Agriculture (farming)

• Tourism (vacationing)

In order to transport goods from places like Florida to countries like Peru and Chile, ships would most likely need to travel through which physical feature in order to save mileage and time?

• The Amazon River

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Panama Canal

• The Pacific Ocean