Latin/South America Physical Geography

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

• Mexico / Central America

• North America

• South America

• Caribbean

What country does the Gulf of Mexico border to the South?

• United States

• South America

• Cuba

• Mexico

What country does the Gulf of Mexico border to the north?

The Caribbean Sea is a major _______ route for Latin America countries.

Why is the Caribbean a popular tourist area?

What country are the Sierra Madre Mountains in?

• Central America

• Brazil

• Mexico

• West Indies

The Sierra Madre range contains some of the highest _____ and _______ in Latin America. (Check all that apply.)

• Rivers

• Volcanoes

• Lakes

• Mountains

The Panama Canal connects what two oceans? (Check all that apply.)

• Indian

• Arctic

• Atlantic

• Pacific

Why is the Panama Canal important for world shipping?

The Andes Mountains are located on what continent and where do they rank in the world based on their size?

• South America; largest in the world

• North America; 2nd largest in the world

• South America; 2nd largest in the world

• Asia; Largest in the world