Geography and Economy of Latin America

The biggest economic challenge for the Caribbean Islands is that they need to:

• Develop their economies

• Build more schools

• Increase tourism

• Reduce population

The largest country in Latin America is:

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Argentina

• Chile

What are the two arms of the Atlantic Ocean that border Mexico and Central America:

• Gulf of Mexico & Caribbean Sea

• Pacific Ocean & Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean & Southern Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea & Red Sea

This is one of Mexico’s peninsulas:

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Iberian Peninsula

• Arabian Peninsula

• Baja California

What are the 2 main languages spoken in Latin America?

• Spanish and Portuguese

• Spanish and French

• Spanish and English

• Spanish and German

Mexico’s most important natural resources are:

• Oil & natural gas

• Gold & silver

• Coal & iron

• Copper & zinc

These are military strongmen who ruled Central American governments:

• Caudillos

• Generals

• Presidents

• Dictators

This is a trade agreement between Mexico, the USA, & Canada:

• NAFTA

• NATO

• OPEC

• EU

The Maya made a very accurate:

• Calendar

• Map

• Clock

• Compass

Cuba is famous for this type of music:

• Salsa

• Jazz

• Rock

• Classical