Why is the Panama Canal so important?

It allows ships to pass between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean

It connects the Amazon River to the Pacific Ocean

Oil has been discovered in the canal

Which would NOT be an ideal factor in determining where to live?

Temperate climate with plenty of rainfall

As with any small island country, Cuba has fewer natural resources than countries like Brazil and Mexico. This affects trade in that Cuba _________

exports only manufactured products

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

The area is covered by the Amazon Rainforest

Maquiladoras have taken over the living spaces

There is no access to bodies of water

More than 19 million people live in Mexico City and its surrounding areas because of the

Fertile land for growing sugarcane

Lack of air pollution on the central plateau

How does Cuba get many of its mineral resources and capital goods?

Imports them from Venezuela and a few other South American countries

Produces them in Cuban factories

Trades for them with the United States

How does Brazil's location make it easy to trade with other nations?

Brazil's location on the Atlantic Ocean allows it to ship products to trade partners around the world

Its landlocked location allows it to trade with other South American countries

Which of the following statements about location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution is TRUE?

A location with a temperate climate and plntiful rainfall tends to be densely populated

A population close to a body of water tends to be sparsely populated

A location with easy access to transportation tends to be sparsely populated

Which major environmental problem is Mexico City facing?

air pollution looming over the city

too much mining in the Sierra Madre Mountains

What is the greatest cause of air pollution in Mexico City?

Emissions from cars and factories that build up over the city

Smoke from cooking fires in Mexican villages

Mining in the Sierra Madre Mountains

How does geography play a role in Mexico City's pollution problems?

It lies in a valley, surrounded by mountains, that traps in air pollutants over the city

The city has views of beautiful mountains

It is one of the world's most populated cities

In what way has Mexico City's government worked to reduce air pollution over the city?

Stricter emissions tests for automobiles

Citizens take a day off from driving each weeek

Using cleaner burning fuels in factories and automobiles

All of the following have contributed significantly to the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest except:

emissions from automobiles and factories

hydroelectric dams being built along the rainforest's rivers

mining for gold and other minerals in the rainforest

Why has Brazil's government been slow to stop deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest?

Money from sales of the Amazon's resources has led to economic growth in Brazil

Brazil's government is not interested in protecting the environment

Ranchers have started turning over their land to the government

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Cuba

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Which country touches the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, Peru, and Ecuador?

Mexico

Brazil

Colombia

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which body of water lies between Mexico and Florida

Pacific Ocean

Caribbean Sea

Gulf of Mexico

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Geography of Latin American Test

32 questions

Which countries are inlcuded in the term "Latin America"?

Which South American country is located along the Pacific Ocean?

Which Central American country connects North and South America?

Which country is home to the majority of the Amazon Rainforest?

Which Caribbean Island country is located 60 miles south of Florida?

Which country touches the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, Peru, and Ecuador?

Which body of water lies between Mexico and Florida

What feature is being described?
Tropical Climate
Rich in Resources
Few people live here
Dominates much of northern South America

What mountain range stretches from Colombia to Chile along the western coast of South America?

What body of water carries the greatest volume of water of any river in the world?

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Geography of Latin American Test

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Which countries are inlcuded in the term "Latin America"?

Which South American country is located along the Pacific Ocean?

Which Central American country connects North and South America?

Which country is home to the majority of the Amazon Rainforest?

Which Caribbean Island country is located 60 miles south of Florida?

Which country touches the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, Peru, and Ecuador?

Which body of water lies between Mexico and Florida

What feature is being described?Tropical ClimateRich in ResourcesFew people live hereDominates much of northern South America

What mountain range stretches from Colombia to Chile along the western coast of South America?

What body of water carries the greatest volume of water of any river in the world?

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What feature is being described?
Tropical Climate
Rich in Resources
Few people live here
Dominates much of northern South America