Exploring Geography and Global Trade

What is the age of the Earth according to the given information?

• 3.5 billion years

• 4.5 billion years

• 5.5 billion years

• 6.5 billion years

Which country did the USA import $1.25 billion worth of bananas from in 2023?

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Guatemala

• Honduras

What is the term used to describe the exact coordinates of a place using latitude and longitude?

• Relative Location

• Absolute Location

• Physical Environment

• Human-environment Interactions

Why is the Mercator projection criticized according to the text?

• It distorts the shape of countries

• It fails to show accurate directions

• It reinforces imperialist/racist attitudes and distorts the size of countries

• It is not used in navigation

What is the significance of the term "banana republic" in the context of Guatemala?

• It refers to a country that exports a lot of bananas

• It indicates US companies' control over land and railroads in Guatemala

• It is a nickname for a popular Guatemalan fruit

• It describes a country with a strong agricultural economy

What is the main reason the USA imports bananas from Guatemala?

• High taxes and many trade restrictions

• Proximity and low transportation costs

• Lack of other banana suppliers

• Better quality bananas

What is the Gall-Peters Projection known for?

• Accurate shapes of countries

• Equal area representation, so the size is accurate

• Accurate directions for navigation

• Distorted land areas

What role did the CIA play in Guatemala in 1954?

• They supported the Guatemalan president

• They overthrew the president

• They helped in agricultural development

• They established trade agreements

How does geography help us understand the story behind facts?

• By providing historical data

• By analyzing spatial relationships and human-environment interactions

• By focusing solely on physical features

• By ignoring human impact on the environment

What is a map projection?

• A method to show the spherical Earth on a flat surface

• A tool to measure distances on Earth

• A representation of Earth's core

• A way to calculate Earth's age