Geography of Latin America Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a major region of Latin America?

• South America

• Mexico and Central America

• North America

• The Caribbean

Where does Mexico's border with the U.S. begin?

• Rio Grande River

• North of South America

• Colorado River

• Rocky Mountains

Which major body of water is located east of Mexico?

• Pacific Ocean

• United States

• Caribbean Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

What type of vegetation is common in a tropical wet climate?

• Rainforests

• Rolling Highlands

• Dryforests

• Temperate Forests

What effects the Caribbean each year from June to November?

• Typhoons

• Tourists

• Droughts

• Hurricanes

How could you BEST describe the resources found in Central America?

• Minerals

• Aquaculture

• Imports

• Agriculture

T/F: The resources of the Caribbean and South America are similar, except South America relies more on oil?

• True

• False

Which product caused both Mexico and Ecuador to endure hardships in the 1900s due to an over-reliance on the resource?

• Gold

• Natural Gas

• Bananas

• Oil

Which mountain range is found along the west coast of South America?

• Atacama Mountains

• Patagonia Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Amazon Mountains

What desert is located next to the Andes Mountains?

• Gobi Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Great Desert

• Pampas Desert