Latin America-Week 10

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Which of the following is the largest river in Latin America? (6.3C)

• Mississippi River
• Rio Grande River
• Nile River
• Amazon River

Which region of Latin America does NOT fit? (6.3D)

• Mexico and Central America
• The Great Lakes
• The Caribbean
• South America

What aspect of Latin America’s physical geography has the biggest impact on agriculture? (6.A)

• Altitude
• Exports
• The Panama Canal
• Climate

Why is the Panama Canal so important to the economy of all Latin American countries? (6.4B)

• The Panama Canal is so important to the economy of all Latin American countries because it provides a quicker and easier way to import and export goods.
• The Panama Canal is an area that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

5. What is the biggest country in Latin America?

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Uruguay
• Chile

____________ is electricity generated from falling water.

• nuclear power

• hydroelectric power

• thermal electricity

• wind power

How does location and place impact the movement of people and where they live in Latin America?

• The presence of the Amazon Rainforest in Latin America encourages people to settle in urban areas

• The location of Latin America near the equator results in extreme cold weather conditions.

• The coastal areas of Latin America have limited access to water bodies, affecting population movement.

• The geographical features and diverse landscapes of Latin America influence where people choose to live and the types of economic activities they engage in.

Based on the map, what conclusions can be drawn about the major cities of Brazil? (6.3A)

• Most cities were named after famous Spanish Conquistadors

• Most cities are located along the coast for easier access to vital resources and transportation

• Most cities were once Spanish Missions during the colonization period

• Most cities were founded at the base of a mountain range

Where do most people in Latin America live?

• Inland, near flat and open land

• Along the coast

• Near the Andes Mountains

• In the middle of the Amazon Rainforest