WorksheetsTopic 3 L 6-9 Middle America
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 3hrs 44mins
What is one effect of deforestation?
soil erosion
air pollution
water pollution
earthquakes
Where do most people in Central America live?
coastal areas where they can rely on fishing and trade
the central plateau where soils are good for farming
river valleys with enough water for farming
highland areas where temperatures are cooler
How does the geography of the Caribbean countries effect their economies?
Large oil deposits lead most of them to depend on oil exports.
Their dry climate means they cannot rely on agriculture.
They depend on mining mineral resources.
Their climate and beaches attract tourists and their money.
What are Mexico’s most valuable exports?
cocoa beans
bananas
gold, silver, and other precious metals
oil and oil products
One of the many challenges facing Middle America is a digital divide. What is a "digital divide"?
a lack of access to popular television shows
a wide gap in money made online
a huge power line that separates Mexico from other countries
a wide gap in access to the internet
Which language combines French and African influences?
Quechua
Haitian Creole
Nahuatl
Jamaican Creole
Most governments in the Caribbean today are
communist dictatorships.
parliamentary democracies.
presidential democracies.
absolute monarchies.
How is Cuba's government different from that of the Dominican Republic?
Cuba is a communist dictatorship; the Dominican Republic is a democracy.
Cuba has a stable government; the Dominican Republic has an unstable government.
Cuba has a democracy; the Dominican Republic has a monarchy.
Cuba is independent; the Dominican Republic is ruled by a European country.
The religions of Santería and Vodou are examples of
the influence of Creole on Caribbean languages.
the survival of American Indian religious practices in the Caribbean.
the impact of tourism on the Caribbean.
the blending of Spanish and West African cultures in the Caribbean.
How is Mexico’s constitution different from the constitution of the United States?
Mexico does not allow multiple political parties.
Voters must be at least 21 years old.
Eligible voters are required by law to vote in elections.
Mexico has more than three branches of government.
A key goal of ecotourism is to
create jobs by building large tourist resorts.
use profits from tourism to build factories.
ensure that native cultures will not be changed.
minimize the environmental impact of tourism.
What has been the result of the shift toward a more free-market economy in Mexico?
greater economic growth
reduced trade with other countries
worsened relations with the United States
increased profits for small farmers
What would happen in Mexico if remittances from the United States slowed down?
The Mexican economy would slow down.
The Mexican economy would improve.
The Mexican government would stop exports to the United States.
The Mexican government would increase exports to the United States.
What characteristic of Costa Rica has contributed to its having the most stable government in Central America?
limits on foreign investment
lack of a standing army
strong communist rule
low gross domestic product (GDP)
How has Mexico’s population changed in recent decades?
Due to migration, the population has decreased.
More people have moved from the highlands to the coasts.
The bulk of the population has shifted from rural to urban.
Protestants now outnumber Catholics in most parts of Mexico.
In Mexico, “Race Day” is a celebration of
Mexican independence.
Mexico’s cultural diversity.
Mexico’s Spanish heritage.
Mexico’s Catholic traditions.
What are the two cultural backgrounds of a majority of Mexicans?
Mexican Indian and African
Native American and British
Spanish and British
Spanish and Mexican Indian
Which of the following is the most common cause of the Mexican and Central American diaspora?
cultural diffusion
colonization
poverty
warfare
What feature makes the Mexican Plateau significant?
It is home to most of Mexico's major cities.
It is the most sparsely populated area of Mexico.
It has the longest coastline in Mexico.
It is the most arid region of Mexico.
What is the majority language spoken in Mexico and Central America?
Creole
English
Spanish
Mexican
One negative effect that tourism has had in the Caribbean is that it
takes jobs from local workers.
leads to water shortages.
has destroyed the sugar-based economy.
has led to greater government control over the economy
How does farmers' use of pesticides to protect their crops harm marine life and ecosystems?
Rain washes the pesticides off crops and into rivers, which eventually flow into the ocean.
Most farms are located along the coast, where flooding washes the pesticides into the ocean.
The factories that make the pesticides dump thier waste products into the ocean.
Mudslides push crops into rivers where the pesticides wash away and into the ocean.
What are Mexico's most valuable exports?
tourism
oil & oil products and manufacturing goods
clothing and music
Corn & tamales
What is the capital and largest city in Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta
Cancun
Mexico City
What kind of plantations were across the Caribbean islands?
sugar plantations
cotton plantations
wheat plantations
apple plantations
Define specialization.
Oil and oil products, manufacturing goods
To focus on goods or activities you’re good at.
A process where water, ice, or wind wear away rocks and soil
What kind of government is Cuba?
monarchy
parliamentary democracy
dictatorship
presidential democracy
Why do Mexican workers come to the United States to work?
NAFTA
lack of jobs in Mexico
Because Mexico has a stronger economy
tourism
Where is Mexico City located?
In Panama
on the Yucatan Peninsula
on the Mexican Plateau
Beside the Rio Grande River
What does the word “Mestizo” mean?
People with mixed Native America and Spanish ancestry
Spanish explorers who came to Middle America
Native people of Cuba
People migrating from Central America to the U.S.
What was the result of the European immigrants, indigenous populations, and enslaved Africans living together in Latin America over many generations?
A newly-blended Latin American culture
A Spanish-speaking culture
A highly-segregated culture
A Mestizo-dominated culture
What foods are common in Middle America?
Rice, bean, cacao
Beans, potatos, hot peppers (chilies)
Rice, hot peppers (chilies), corn
tortillas, beans, rice
In Mexico urban and rural life is NOT very different...?
True
False
Where do most people live in Central America?
Panama
Coastal region
Mexican Plateau
Highlands
How is Mexico's government similar to the government in the United States?
both have a Constitution and 3 branches
both have 50 states
both have a Prime Minister
both elect a president every 4 years
What is the dominant or main religion of Mexico and Central America?
Hinduism
Judaism
Roman Catholic
Methodist
What is the dominate or main language of Mexico and Central America?
French
English
German
Spanish
What is the only Central American country whose official language is English?
Honduras
Belize
Panama
El Salvador
Which of the following is NOT a major economic activities in Central America?
agriculture
fishing
banking / finance
tourism
The Panama Canal is important for...
Trade
Research
Security
agriculture
Why do some countries in the Caribbean islands have weak economies?
Their governments are communist
They attract few tourists
They have large populations
They are small and have few resources
Which Caribbean country is known for its reggae music?
Cuba
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Jamaica
The biggest industry in the Caribbean is what?
Tourism
Fishing
Mining
Farming
The Caribbean can be divided into 3 groups. Name those 3 groups
Lesser Antilles
Bahamas
Greater Antilles
Islands
providing tourism while still providing protection of the forests
The are strong, rotating winds that form over land near the Arctic circle
Hurricanes are tropical storms that form over the Atlantic Ocean where the Caribbean islands are located.
Hurricanes are tropical storms that form over the Indian Ocean where the Caribbean islands are located.
there is political instability in the region
It is made up of ancient rocks that are too weak to support the weight of buildings
a large fishing zone
located in Nicaragua
no longer in use
cold and rainy
very hot in the summer and very cold in the winter
Ecotourism is...
Only available in Costa Rica
tourism that supports conservation of species and observation of wildlife
Tourism designed to boost the economy by any means necessary
a virtual form of tourism
In Mexico and Central America, how is wealth distributed?
Wealth is concentrated with the upper class
Wealth is divided evenly among the upper class and the middle class.
Wealth is spread out evenly among all of the people.
Wealth is given to the poor.
