Geography Unit 4 Latin America Full

What is the world’s longest mountain chain?

• Himalayas

• Alps

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes

What is the second longest river in the world?

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

What does most of South America do with raw materials?

• imports raw materials to manufacture, then exports goods to other countries

• consumes raw materials by manufacturing them for sale

• recycles materials into various types of goods

• exports materials for manufacturing, then imports goods

What are Latin America’s big oil producers?

• Venezuela and Mexico

• Bolivia and Uruguay

• Argentina and Chile

• Honduras and Nicaragua

What is the primary vegetation/climate zone in Latin America?

• desert

• temperate forest

• tundra

• tropical rainforest

What is the world’s driest desert?

• Arabian Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Atacama Desert

What is terraced farming?

• Terraced farming is a method of farming where crops are grown in underwater fields.

• Terraced farming is a method of farming where crops are grown in pots or containers.

• Terraced farming is a method of farming where sloped land is transformed into a series of flat platforms or terraces.

• Terraced farming is a method of farming where crops are grown on vertical walls.

What is the largest city in Central America?

• San Salvador

• Mexico City

• Belize City

• Managua

What are the three problems overpopulated cities all face? (Select all that apply)

• high crime rates

• limited job opportunities

• plentiful healthcare facilities

• inadequate housing

Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of tourism in Latin America.