FINAL

As a result of European imperialism, which of the following are the primary languages spoken in Latin America today?

• Italian and French

• Italian and German

• Spanish and Dutch

• Spanish and Portuguese

Which religion continues to dominate in Latin America today due to the influence of European imperialism?

• Catholicism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

Why do some residents of Quebec want the province to become independent from Canada?

• They think that the province should join the United States.

• They want to preserve their province's language and culture.

• They do not like Canada's parliamentary system of government.

• They believe that other Canadians do not pay a fair share of taxes.

What cultural difference is a large factor in the Quebec independence movement?

• Most people in Quebec practice Judaism as their religion.

• Most people in Quebec speak French as their first language.

• Most people in Quebec are members of Canada's First Nations.

• Most people in Quebec think it should be part of the United States.

Why are air pollution levels higher in Mexico City than in other similarly densely populated cities?

• because Mexico City is surrounded by mountains that trap polluted ai

• because Mexico City receives a large amount of precipitation each year

• because Mexico City contains more cars and buses than other large cities

• because Mexico City engages in more industrial activity than other large cities

What has been a driving force behind deforestation in Brazil?

• the release of industrial waste

• the use of harmful pesticides

• the need for more farmland

• the expansion of oil drilling

Which of the following BEST explains why many of the most populous cities in Brazil are located along the Brazilian coastline?

• The Brazilian economy depends on overseas shipping and cities grew around the country's ports.

• The majority of Brazil's territory is covered by desert and the only habitable areas are along the coast.

• The majority of Brazil's territory is covered by rain forest and the only habitable areas are along the coast.

• The Brazilian economy is dependent on coffee production and coffee plants grow best in a coastal climate

Why does Cuba need to import food for its people?

• The Cuban soil is too dry and sandy for plants to grow well.

• The Cuban climate is very cold and the growing season is very short.

• There are people on the mountains that must have food flown to them.

• There is not enough space on the island to grow food for all of its people.

where do most Canadians live?

• in the region surrounding Hudson Bay

• along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean

• in the cities of Whitehorse and Yellowknife

• near Canada's border with the United States

How has the climate of Canada affected population distribution in the country?

• Most Canadians live in northern Canada, because the southern climate is bad for farming.

• Most Canadians live in southern Canada, because the northern climate is harsh and cold.

• Most Canadians live in central Canada, where they earn a living by logging in Canada's forests.

• Most Canadians live in western Canada, where they earn a living by fishing in the Pacific Ocean.