Physicality and HEI IN Latin America

The Amazon Rainforest is primarily located in which continent?

• A) Africa

• B) Asia

• C) South America

• D) Europe

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Andes Mountains?

• Flat plains

• High peaks

• Sandy dunes

• Coral reefs

How do people adapt to the environment?

• By wearing appropriate clothing

• By building skyscrapers

• By polluting the air

• By cutting down forests.

People _______ to the environment by wearing appropriate clothing.

• depend

• adapt

• modify

• ignore

Central America and the Caribbean experience ______ temperatures year-round.

• low

• moderate

• high

• freezing

The climate in Central America and the Caribbean is ______.

• dry

• tropical

• polar

• temperate

Deforestation in the Amazon destroys millions of acres of land every year for what purpose?

• Urban development

• Farming

• Mining

• Tourism

Which river is the source of the Amazon Rainforest?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

Deforestation in the Amazon is primarily for ___ purposes.

• Urban development

• Farming

• Mining

• Tourism

What is the primary environmental impact of deforestation in the Amazon?

• Increased biodiversity

• Loss of oxygen production

• More rainfall

• Decreased carbon emissions