Latin American Population Distribution and Economic Systems

Due to climate, resources, and geography, most people in South America live:

• close to coastlines.
• near the Andes Mountains.
• throughout the Amazon Rainforest.
• along the Atacama Desert.

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Why is the population so low in northern Mexico compared to central and southeastern Mexico?

• There is an abundance of rainfall in this area.
• There is very little rainfall and the climate is hot and dry.
• The land is too fertile for people to grow crops.
• There are too many resources for people to choose from.

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What large geographic feature dominates northern and central South America?

• mountain range
• desert
• rainforest
• swamp

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Which region in South America has a high population density?

• The region at Letter A.
• The region at Letter B.
• The region at Letter C.
• The region at Letter D.

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If an area is located near a water source, has a mild climate, and access to natural resources, what is its population density most likely going to be?

• Sparsely populated
• Densely populated
• Population density cannot be determined by information given.
• Populated will be distributed evenly.

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Brazil is the most populous country in South America; however, very few people live in central and western Brazil. Why is this true?

• The climate is too hot and dry.
• Maquiladoras have taken over the living spaces.
• There is no access to bodies of water.
• The area is covered by the Amazon Rainforest.

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Which Latin American country is being described?

• Mexico
• Cuba
• Brazil
• Panama

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Which Latin American country is being described?

• Mexico
• Cuba
• Brazil
• Colombia

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Which Latin American country is being described?

• Mexico
• Cuba
• Brazil
• Argentina

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Because Cuba lacks mineral resources and productive goods; what must the country do in order to get goods for its consumers?

• Trade for them with the United States
• Receive donations from other Communist countries like Russia
• Produce them in Cuban factories
• Import them from other countries like China and Venezuela

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