CFA7 Practice

What were some reasons the United States helped them complete building the Panama Canal?

• To secure a new source of gold

• To help them become independent and finish building the Panama Canal

• To declare war against Panama

What role do oceans play in the economies of Latin American countries?

• They offer resources for tourism and shipping

• They prevent agricultural development

• They contribute to volcanic activity

What is one economic benefit of tourism in Central America?

• It increases pollution because the tourists litter

• It supports local businesses, increasing how much money they make

• It causes hurricanes to happen more often

What are significant issues facing Central America?

• Too much technological advancements that have viruses

• Most do not have enough money to live long - having enough to eat/drink, a place to live

• Overpopulation of ocean animals that are attacking the fishermen and cruise ships

What are the consequences of not having enough education in a nation?

• Not being able to get a job

• Having international trade opportunities

What types of things impact people who live in Haiti?

• Blizzards

• Hurricanes

• Sandstorms

How many Haitians have access to clean water?

• 46%

• 90%

• 100%

What is shelter?

• housing

• an island in the Caribbean

• a ranch

• a Native American tribe

How did the 2008 storms affect Haiti's agriculture?

• They increased crop production by 50%

• They had no impact on agriculture and they became healthier

• They wiped out 70% of the crops, a major source of their nutrition

What is a limited government?

• A government with no restrictions on its power, unfair

• A government with restrictions on its power, fair

• A government run by a single ruler