Latin America Test Review

The Andes consist of altiplanos, or groups of several mountain ranges that run parallel to one another.

• True

• False

The Amazon rainforest has more biodiversity per square mile than any other place on Earth.

• True

• False

The tierra helada and the puna are the lowest vertical climate zones in South America.

• True

• False

The llanos and the pampas are two grasslands areas in South America.

• True

• False

Most of Central America was colonized by Portugal.

• True

• False

Because Mexico has plenty of land for farming, ranchers and farmers are being asked to donate land for reforesting.

• True

• False

Corporate logging and the clearing of land for agriculture are the leading causes of deforestation in Mexico.

• True

• False

Because urbanization has proceeded so slowly during the last century, social development is a constant challenge in Mexico.

• True

• False

In Mexico City, residents have been encouraged to use bicycles in order to

• end the obesity epidemic.

• raise money for charity.

• reduce air pollution in the city.

• increase highway safety.

What caused land subsidence in Mexico City?

• coastal erosion

• the draining of underground water reserves

• the clearing of vegetation native to the region

• desertification