Physical and Human Geography of Latin America

What type of farming is done for selling products rather than personal use?

• Subsistence farming

• Organic farming

• Commercial farming

• Urban farming

What is the Sierra Madre Oriental?

• A mountain range in Mexico

• A river in Brazil

• A desert in Argentina

• A forest in Colombia

What do Mexicans call the tropical area near the coast?

• Tierra fría

• Tierra caliente

• Tierra templada

• Tierra helada

What type of trees are used to make furniture in the Amazon rainforest?

• Pine trees

• Mahogany and rosewood

• Coconut palms

• Cactus plants

What did independence not bring to Latin America as it did to the United States?

• Wealth

• Democracy

• Peace

• Education

What were most dictators in Latin America interested in?

• Helping the poor

• Holding onto power

• Building schools

• Promoting trade

What are some of the struggles still faced by parts of Latin America?

• Overpopulation

• Poverty and poor schools

• Excessive wealth

• High employment rates

What has the right to vote brought to many Latin Americans?

• Wealth

• Hope for a better future

• More land

• New technology

What did Spain and Portugal replace in Latin America?

• Native languages

• Local foods

• Traditional clothing

• Ancient architecture

What is the primary religion in Latin America according to the chart?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism