WorksheetsNatural Resources and Economies of Latin America
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the most likely reason why towns on the Mexican border are located near American towns?
because it allows Mexican towns to use American water and electrical services
because the climate is better in these locations
because it makes trade between the two nations easier
because these areas are safer for residents
According to the map, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, lies across the river from which American city?
Nogales, AZ
El Paso, TX
San Diego, CA
Brownsville, TX
According to the map, all of the following countries are important producers of petroleum except __________.
Brazil
Columbia
Venezuela
Uruguay
Who owns and controls resources when they are nationalized?
government
Private businesses
foreign companies
international organizations
What is the most likely reason most people in Latin America live in cities?
There is no land available in rural areas.
Most people work in service industries, which are located in urban areas.
Rural areas are becoming too crowded.
Cities are safer than rural areas
Based on the information provided in the charts above and your knowledge of social studies, which of the following countries most likely has the highest level of GDP per person?
Brazil
Barbados
Venezuela
Mexico
Where are maquiladoras generally located?
along the US-Mexican border
in large cities, such as Monterrey or Mexico City
near coastal areas
near areas that attract tourists, such as Cancun
The most important industry in the Caribbean is __________.
aircraft manufacturing
coffee farming
tourism
oil productions
Brazil has a large trade surplus. This means that the country __________.
imports all goods and services
imports more than it exports
exports more than it imports
exports all goods and services
Which of the following statements best describes Brazil’s economy?
It is a developed economy that is very similar in size to the economy of the US.
Few people live in poverty, and the average citizen is very wealthy.
It is completely based on service industries, since Brazil has few natural resources.
It is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.
Which of the following Latin American countries has a command economy?
Cuba
Brazil
Barbardos
Mexico
In Cuba, what determines what is produced, how much is produced, and what prices good are sold at?
government
the principles of supply and demand
individuals and businesses
global market
Tobacco and sugar are the most important exports in __________.
Barbados
Cuba
Brazil
Mexico
Which of the following is not a challenge to the Cuban economy?
The country exports all of its products to the United States.
The country’s economic system is inefficient.
The country has severe shortages of consumer products.
The country’s GDP and income are both very low.
In a developing economy, __________.
agriculture is becoming more important to the economy
the economy is becoming more industrialized
the GDP is among the highest in the world
the number of people working in service industries is declining
