Latin America Climate and Population Distribution

Where do most of Brazil's people live?

• along the Amazon River

• in the rainforest

• along the coastal area

Why do Mexicans live on the Central Plateau?

• It has rich volcanic soil and a mild climate

• Its proximity to the US border facilitates trade.

• It offers a lower cost of living than the tropical coast

Coffee plays an important role in Brazil's economy. Which statement about Brazil's climate and coffee production accurately describes its impact on trade?

• Brazil's arid climate is good for growing coffee, so Brazil grows and exports a lot of coffee.

• Brazil's arid climate is poor for growing coffee, so Brazil must import the coffee it uses.

• B Brazil's tropical climate is good for growing coffee, so Brazil grows and exports a lot of coffee.

Why is the population density of Cuba much greater than the population density of Brazil?

• Cuba has a smaller land area than Brazil.

• Life expectancy is much higher in Cuba than it is in Brazil.

• Brazilians emigrate at a much higher rate than Cubans

How do Caribbean currents affect the climates of Brazil, Cuba, and Mexico?

• They create a hot, dry temperate climate zone.

• They create a tropical climate zone with a single wet season

• They create a tropical climate zone with continual rain.