6SW4.1.1 Article 1: Location & Population

What are the three subregions of Latin America?

• North America, Central America, Caribbean
• Central America, South America, Caribbean
• South America, North America, Europe
• Caribbean, Europe, Asia

Which natural resource is the Amazon Rainforest known for?

• Gold
• Oxygen production
• Oil
• Coal

What type of climate is found in areas close to the Equator?

• Cold and dry
• Tropical
• Temperate
• Polar

Which country is mentioned as having a wet tropical climate?

• Cuba
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Chile

What is a significant agricultural product of Central America?

• Wheat
• Coffee
• Rice
• Corn

Which mountain range is mentioned in the text?

• Rocky Mountains
• Andes Mountains
• Appalachian Mountains
• Himalayas

What is the approximate population of Latin America?

• 300 million
• 600 million
• 900 million
• 1 billion

What is a characteristic of dry tropical climates?

• Cold temperatures
• High rainfall
• Warm year-round
• Snowfall

Which of the following best describes the Caribbean islands?

• Dense rainforests
• Vibrant coral reefs
• Rugged mountains
• Deserts

How does the climate change as you move from the Equator toward the poles?

• It gets warmer and wetter
• It gets colder and drier
• It stays the same
• It becomes more tropical