Unit 1-4 Quiz Review 24/25

The Atacama Desert in Peru is widely regarded as the most arid location on our planet. What specific aspect of the geography primarily contributes to the creation of this remarkable occurrence?

• Rain Shadow Effect

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Position on continent

Which group of products was primarily spread to Latin America through the Columbian Exchange?

• Religion

• Cattle, horses, sugar

• Textiles
• Slaves

The Amazon Rainforest is situated within a zone characterized by a tropical climate, signifying its presence in latitudes that are -

• Near the Tropic of Capricorn
• Near the equator
• Near the Tropic of Cancer
• Near the Arctic Circle

Brazil and Haiti are culturally unique in Latin America because —

• No cultural traditions, languages, or historical influences
• Similar cultural traditions, languages, and historical influences
• Brazil and Haiti are not culturally unique in Latin America
• Distinct cultural traditions, languages, and historical influences

The prevalence of Roman Catholicism in Latin America is evidenced by —

• The high number of Roman Catholic followers and the influence of Catholic traditions and practices in Latin American culture.
• The absence of religious diversity in Latin America.
• The prevalence of Protestantism in Latin America.
• The low number of Roman Catholic followers and the lack of influence of Catholic traditions and practices in Latin American culture.

The introduction of sugarcane to Latin America created a migration pattern in which —

• The introduction of sugarcane to Latin America created a migration pattern in which people from Europe came to work as indentured servants on sugarcane plantations.
• The introduction of sugarcane to Latin America created a migration pattern in which people from Latin America migrated to other regions to escape the harsh conditions of sugarcane plantations.
• The introduction of sugarcane to Latin America created a migration pattern in which people from Asia migrated to work as farmers on sugarcane plantations.
• The introduction of sugarcane to Latin America created a migration pattern in which people from Africa were brought to work as slaves on sugarcane plantations.

Increasing demand for beef exports from Brazil has resulted in increased deforestation and a higher the standard of living for ranchers in the Amazon region. Which of the following processes is most responsible for causing these changes?

• Decreased deforestation in the Amazon region
• Increased demand for beef consumption
• Globalization

• Improved environmental regulations in Brazil

The use of terrace farming by the Incas was an adaptation to —

• increase crop yield and prevent water runoff
• prevent soil erosion and maximize agricultural productivity
• preserve natural habitats and promote biodiversity
• reduce labor and increase land productivity

The Itaipu Dam built on the Parana River was created in order to —

• Generate hydroelectric power
• Serve as a tourist attraction
• Control flooding in the region
• Provide irrigation for surrounding farmland

REDD+ was proposed by developing countries in 2005 as an international strategy by which tropical countries would reduce deforestation . . . and be compensated by wealthy nations for any resulting economic losses. Two of the strongest initial supporters of the concept were Norway, which pledged $2.5 billion for the effort, and Brazil, which announced a national plan to reduce its deforestation rate 80 percent by 2020 (compared with its average rate over the decade 1996–2005) and later made this commitment part of its national law.

 

Based on the information in the excerpt, Brazil is addressing the issue of deforestation by—

• Implementing new logging practices
• Encouraging other countries to deforest
• Reducing its deforestation rate
• Increasing its deforestation rate