SS6G3: Impact of Geography in Latin America Quiz Review

Based on the map, where do most people live in Brazil?

• Manaus

• Amazon Rainforest

• Along the Atlantic Ocean

• Along the Pacific Ocean

Answer explanation

Most people in Brazil live along the Atlantic Ocean due to its urban centers like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, which offer better infrastructure and job opportunities, unlike the sparsely populated Amazon Rainforest.

Why do Cuba and the United States have limited trade with each other today?

• Former trade barriers remain partially in place today.

• Geographical features are too big of an obstacle to overcome.

• Cuba relies on its domestic industries to meet all its needs.

• The location of the two countries makes trade cost too much to be profitable.

Answer explanation

Cuba and the United States have limited trade due to the remnants of former trade barriers, such as the embargo, which restrict economic exchanges and maintain a strained relationship between the two countries.

Using box 2, which of these statements is NOT true?

• Most of Mexico's land is arable
• Mexico has an arid climate
• Most of Mexico's population work in factories

Using box 1, which of these statements is NOT true?

• Mexican factory workers live in rural areas
• Mexican factory workers live in cities
• Mexican farmers live in rural areas

If most people in Mexico live in cities, which statement is true?

• Most people in Mexico work in factories
• Most people in Mexico work on farms

True or False: the distribution of natural resources has no effect on where people live.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False is correct because the distribution of natural resources significantly influences where people settle, as access to resources like water, minerals, and arable land is crucial for survival and economic activities.

How does Brazil's location make it easier to trade with other countries?

• It's covered in mountains

• It's landlocked by other countries

• It's surrounded by water

Answer explanation

Brazil's location is advantageous for trade because it is surrounded by water, providing access to major shipping routes. This facilitates the import and export of goods with other countries, unlike being landlocked or covered in mountains.

True or False: Brazil's tropical climate makes it impossible to grow crops.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. Brazil's tropical climate actually supports the growth of a variety of crops, including coffee, soybeans, and sugarcane, making it a significant agricultural producer.

Are Cuba and the United States strong trading partners?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Cuba and the United States have a strained relationship, primarily due to the U.S. embargo on Cuba, which limits trade. As a result, they are not strong trading partners, making 'No' the correct answer.

The Cuban Revolution in the 1960s led to the end of the trade relationship between which country and Cuba?

• Spain

• England

• the Soviet Union

• the United States

Answer explanation

The Cuban Revolution in the 1960s resulted in the U.S. imposing an embargo on Cuba, effectively ending their trade relationship. This was a significant shift in U.S.-Cuba relations following the rise of Fidel Castro.