Latin America Review

What economic activity was introduced into South America through the Columbian Exchange?

• terrace farming

• cattle ranching

• tobacco farming

• railroad building

What groups of people mixed to shape the culture of Latin America today?

• European

• Native

• African

• All of the above

Which of the following is a way that the migration of European colonists to South America changed the character of the region?

• Men and women gained greater social equality

• Native groups switched from terrace to field farming

• Religion and language patterns changed significantly

• Economic practices reverted to traditional methods

Australia : Antarctica :: North America : ___________________

• Asia

• western hemisphere

• continent

• South America

Which are reasons for the growing tourism in Latin America?

• cultural arts

• healthy beaches

• rain forest

• All of the above

Which of the following would be considered a major source for trade to Latin and South America?

• Panama Canal

• Rio Grande River

• Mississippi River

• Canadian-American highway

What characteristic of Brazil's geography makes the logging industry possible?

• expansive territory

• Amazon rainforest

• abundant minerals

• harsh climate

Which group would likely cut down trees in rainforests to make money?

• Tourists

• Environmentalists

• Farmers

• Photographers

What is the greatest threat to the coral reef?

• pollution

• starfish

• typhoons

• El Nino

How have many people living in Central America modified the physical environment?

• constructing seawalls to stop the full force of hurricanes

• cutting down rainforests to clear land for farming

• building dams to control flooding along rivers

• burning volcanic rock as a source of fuel