Unit 7 Latin America Geography Quizizz Review

Which country has the smallest land area? This will result in a higher population density.

• Brazil

• Cuba

• Mexico

Where do most people live in Mexico?

• Northern

• Central

• Western

• Southern

Why are there NOT many people living in western and northern Brazil?

• There is a large dry desert

• Amazon rainforest

• There are too many jobs available

• Many oil reserves are found there

What is a major export found in MOST of the South American countries listed

• Chemicals

• iron

• coffee

• soybeans

Cuba doesn't have enough land to grow food for all of its people. What options do they have?

• export the remaining food to help fund the budget

• import food and resources from other countries

• terraform more land to add to the island

What benefit does having cities along the coast have for Brazil?

• rest of Brazil is covered by a dense forest

• location on coast is ideal for overseas shipping and fishing

• The rest of Brazil is covered by a vast desert

Where do most people in Cuba live?

• Major cities throughout the island

• Eastern part of the island

• Southern part of the island

Increasing the production of beef (cattle ranching) and soybeans would have what impact on the Amazon Rainforest?

• No impact on deforestation

• Decrease deforestation

• Increase deforestation

Why is the Amazon Rainforest important to the world?

• The rainforest takes in harmful carbon dioxide and produces oxygen

• Not many plants or animals are found here

• Much of the world's coal production is found here

What is a major effect of the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest?

• more oxygen being produced in the world

• More housing and development occurring in the region

• the discovery of new plants and animals

• the extinction of plants and species of animals