SS6G1 Learning Check Review

What country is starred?

• Colombia
• Chile
• Venezuela
• Brazil

What country is starred?

• Argentina
• Paraguay
• Brazil
• Panama

What country is starred?

• Mexico
• Belarus
• Cuba
• Costa Rica

What country is starred?

• Chile
• Peru
• Cuba
• Haiti

What country is starred?

• Panama
• Uruguay
• Chile
• Brazil

What country is starred?

• Panama
• Mexico
• Ecuador
• Colombia

Is Latin America a continent or a cultural region?

• Continent

• Cultural region

Answer explanation

Latin America is primarily defined by shared cultural, historical, and linguistic traits rather than geographical boundaries. Therefore, it is best described as a cultural region rather than a continent.

True or False: Mexico is a part of North America

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Mexico is geographically located in North America, sharing borders with the United States to the north and Belize and Guatemala to the south.

True or False: Central America is NOT a part of Latin America

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False is correct because Central America is indeed part of Latin America, which includes countries in both South and Central America, as well as parts of the Caribbean.

True or False: Brazil is in North America

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Brazil is located in South America, not North America. Therefore, the statement is false.