CA #3 Review Part 2

What is the arrow pointing to on the map?

• The Sierra Madres, which are in Mexico

  The arrow on the map is pointing at the Sierra Madre mountain range, which is located in Mexico.

• The Amazon Rainforest, which is in Mexico

  The arrow is not pointing at the Amazon Rainforest and the Amazon Rainforest is not located in Mexico.

• The Andes Mountains, which are in Panama

  The arrow is not pointing at the Andes Mountains and the Andes Mountains are not located in Mexico.

• The Atacama Desert, which is in Panama

  The arrow is not pointing at the Atacama Desert and the Atacama Desert is not located in Panama.

Use the map of major rivers in South America to answer the question.

Which numeral on the map represents the path of the Amazon River?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

This physical feature is located in South America, mostly in Brazil. In fact, it almost covers the entire country of Brazil. This physical feature is very important to the entire world because it provides a lot of oxygen.

• Panama Canal

• Atacama Desert

• Andes Mountains

• Amazon Rainforest

Numeral IV represents the following physical feature...

• Sierra Madre Mountains

• Atacama Desert

• Amazon Rainforest

• Andes Mountains

Numeral II represents the following physical feature...

• Sierra Madre Mountains

• Atacama Desert

• Amazon Rainforest

• Andes Mountains

What is the one way the government of Mexico City can reduce the pollution shown in the picture?

• restricting mining near the city

• restricting farming near the city

• restricting water usage in the city

• 
  restricting the use of cars in the city

What traps pollutants above Mexico City?

• Airplanes

• Strong Winds

• Rivers

• Mountains

Select all that contribute to air pollution in Mexico City.

• Overcrowding

• Desertification

• Deforestation

• Cars

• Factories

How do Caribbean currents affect the climates of Brazil, Cuba, and Mexico?

• They create a hot, dry temperate climate zone.

• They create a cool, dry temperate climate zone.

• They create a tropical climate zone with continual rain.

• They create a tropical climate zone with a single wet season.

Coffee plays an important role in Brazil's economy. Which statement about Brazil's climate and coffee production accurately describes its impact on trade?

• Brazil's arid climate is good for growing coffee, so Brazil grows and exports a lot of coffee.

• Brazil's tropical climate is good for growing coffee, so Brazil grows and exports a lot of coffee.

• Brazil's arid climate is poor for growing coffee, so Brazil must import the coffee it uses.

• Brazil's tropical climate is poor for growing coffee, so Brazil must import the coffee it uses.