Unit 8 Latin America 2025

How has the growth of Brazil's coffee industry improved the economy in rural areas?

• It has decreased the need for transportation jobs in rural region

• It has expanded primary and tertiary jobs

• It has shifted the focus of the economy entirely to quaternary industries.

• It has caused a decline in the manufacturing of consumer goods

Panama Canal’s role in global shipping?

• New railroads to avoid using the canal

• Major shipping ports away from Panama

• Free trade zone along the canal.

• Between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

How did the decision to develop the Panama Canal in the early 20th century affect the location of global trade routes?

• Boosting trade and economic activity in Latin America

• It reduced the need for trade between South America and North America

• It encouraged the relocation of businesses away from Latin America

• It limited international shipping to coastal ports only

Tourism and Belize’s economy within the tertiary sector.

• Led to a decrease in transportation jobs

• Created new jobs in hospitality, and tourism services

• Caused a decline in other service industries like healthcare

• Reduced demand for restaurants and hotels

The largest climate zone in South America is the _____ zone because of its location on the equator?

• Polar

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Desert

Which factor has MOST contributed to the widespread diffusion of European cultural practices throughout Latin America?

• The isolation of Latin American countries from other regions

• The unification of Latin American countries into a single political system

• The strong influence of African culture and traditions in the region

• Spanish and Portuguese colonization, which introduced European language, religion, and agriculture

Uruguay allows free elections and political opposition, while Venezuela is controlled by a dictator

• True

• False

Uruguay is a monarchy, while Venezuela is a republic

• True

• False

How has the growth of the agricultural industry in Brazil influenced economic development?

• It has encouraged the growth of technology companies like Amazon

• It has increased primary economic activities.

• It has shifted the economy entirely to a tertiary industry.

• It has limited the country's participation in global trade

Argentina, Brazil, and Chile have which type of economy?

• Market

• Subsistence

• Traditional

• Command