LT B5 L3

What is Formosa?

• A type of flower

• A type of fruit

• A type of bird

• An unofficial name for Taiwan and a city in Argentina

When were both Formosas discovered? (a)  

• In the 14th century
• In the 18th century
• In the 16th century
• In the 12th century

Who named Taiwan 'Ilha Formosa'? (a)  

• Portuguese sailors
• Taiwanese natives
• Spanish explorers
• Argentinian settlers

What is the geographical phenomenon that connects Taiwan and Argentina's Formosa?

• They are both located in the same hemisphere
• They are both located at 23° N/S
• They are both located on the equator
• They are both located on the same continent

What would happen if someone dug a hole straight down from northern Taiwan?

• They would end up in Argentina's Formosa
• They would end up in the United States
• They would end up in the Pacific Ocean
• They would end up in Europe

What is the main difference between the natural landscapes of the two Formosas?

• Argentina's Formosa has more rivers than Taiwan
• Taiwan has more grassland than Argentina's Formosa
• Taiwan has more unique species than Argentina's Formosa
• Argentina's Formosa has more mountains than Taiwan

What is the main economic activity in Formosa, Argentina? (a)  

• Mining
• Tourism
• Fishing
• Cattle raising

What is the main economic activity in Taiwan? (a)  

• Fishing
• Cattle raising
• Mining
• Information technology industry

What is the size of Taiwan? (a)  

• 18,000 square kilometers
• 48,000 square kilometers
• 36,000 square kilometers
• 24,000 square kilometers

What is the meaning of 'Formosa'? (a)  

• Green plains
• Mighty mountains
• Beautiful island
• Lush forests