Latin America Natural Resources

Latin America is rich in natural resources, such as water and -

• steel.

• water.

• rock.

• timber (wood).

Venezuela and Mexico have a considerable amount of which type of resource-

• oil reserves.

• gold.

• religion.

• aluminum.

Analyze the map to complete the statement:

Latin America is rich in fossil fuels, uranium and -

• aluminum.

• steel.

• hydroelectric power.

• birds.

Which natural resources are found in Cuba?

• Natural gas and oil

• Minerals and sugarcane

• Salt and iron ore

• Fresh water and timber

What factor of production is represented by the chart below?

Mexico's Key Products: oil, wheat, soybeans, corn and silver

• Entrepreneurship

• Human Capital

• Natural Resources

• Capital Goods

Mexico is the world leading producer of what natural resource?

• Silver

• Gold

• Platinum

• Mercury

The proximity of natural resources near Mexico City is the primary reason for what circumstance?

• A large number of industries in and around the city.

• A large tourism trade.

• Major historical events.

• High rates of unemployment.

 Mexico’s most profitable resource

• fish

• oil

• sugarcane

• silver

What is the most abundant natural resource in Brazil?

• A) Oil

• B) Timber

• C) Iron ore

• D) Gold

Which country in Latin America is known for its large copper reserves?

• A) Argentina

• B) Chile

• C) Peru

• D) Brazil