S2 Social Studies Interim Review

Which river connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?

• Mississippi River

• St. Lawrence River

• Amazon River

• Hudson Bay

What natural resource is found in large quantities in the Canadian Shield?

• Oil

• Gold and minerals

• Timber

• Coal

Which physical feature is located in Mexico and is known for high levels of air pollution?

• Atacama Desert

• Andes Mountains

• Mexico City

• Panama Canal

What is the largest rainforest in the world, located in South America?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Congo Rainforest

• Boreal Forest

• Siberian Taiga

Which Latin American country is known for the Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Panama

• Argentina

What is the main cause of deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest?

• Earthquakes

• Tourism

• Cattle ranching and farming

• Fishing

What is a major effect of air pollution in Mexico City?

• Deforestation

• Acid rain

• Rising sea levels

• Soil erosion

What is a solution to air pollution in Mexico City?

• Cutting down more trees

• Reducing car emissions

• Increasing factory production

• Building more roads

Why is the Amazon Rainforest called the “lungs of the Earth”?

• It produces 20% of the world's oxygen

• It covers the entire continent

• It is home to the most people

• It never stops growing

Which two European countries had the biggest influence on Latin America?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Britain

• Germany and Italy

• Russia and Greece