Human Geography of Latin America

Two main languages spoken in Latin America

• Spanish and Portuguese

• Latin and English

• Spanish and English

• French and German

Biggest difference between commercial and subsistence farming

• One is for profit

• One is only found in South Ameerica

• One is ancient

• One is American

In 1492, Columbus landed in ___ which changed the future of all of South America

• Caribbean

• Canada

• Peru

• Galapagos

Describe dictator leadership in Latin America

• Rule of force and authority

• Rule of votes by the people

• Rule of peace and teamwork

• Rule of the people

Where are most large cities in Latin America?

• Along the coast

• In the Amazon

• High in the Andes

• Along the US Border

Most practiced religion in Latin America

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Indigenous Religions

• Buddhism

Latin America is more urban than rural

• True

• False

Latin America is not very rich in natural resources and only has one or two

• False

• True

Major economic activity in Latin America

• Farming and Ranching

• Ship Building

• Teaching

• Car and Automotive

Major crop in areas along the equator

• Coffee Beans

• Wheat

• Carrots

• Milo