Latin America Geography

Which of the following is not a reason most Mexicans live in central Mexico?

• Manufacturing plants there provide most of the nation's jobs.

• Land and temperature in other areas are inhospitable.

• The air and water is much less polluted than other areas.

• It has fewer extreme weather events than other areas.

Which country is located south of the United States and in Central America?

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Mexico

• Panama

Which country is located to the east of Panama?

• Colombia

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Haiti

Which river is located in Brazil?

• Nile

• Amazon

• Mississippi

Which ocean is located to the east of Latin America?

• Pacific

• Indian

• Arctic

• Atlantic

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.

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 rainforest 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.

Which country has a canal that joins the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans?

• Chile

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Panama

Which country is located to the east of South America? It is the largest country.

• Argentina

• Venezuela

• Brazil

• Colombia

Air pollution levels in Mexico City are significantly greater than in other areas of Mexico because the city is

• sparsely populated.

• situated at a low altitude.

• surrounded by mountains.

• located far from major waterways.