WorksheetsSS6H1d Modern Issues Comprehension Check
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
In order to escape the cycle of poverty, many Latin Americans have
migrated to the United States.
enrolled in college education courses.
moved to big cities to find better paying jobs.
joined gold mining operations in the Amazon Rainforest.
Latin America faces which issues?
poverty
migration to the United States
the war on drugs
All of the above.
What is limited in many parts of Latin America?
education
jobs
resources
All of the above.
Which statement is correct regarding the region circled on the map of South America?
The region’s farmers have started growing tobacco in order to provide for their families.
The region is a major area for farming, manufacturing, and trafficking illegal drugs like cocaine.
The region has made great gains against its poverty problem by investing in capital goods.
The region has an equal distribution of wealth and most people have a high income.
Why has the War on Drugs been so unsuccessful in some areas of Latin America?
Government corruption
Cartels keep moving
Brutal violence
All of the above.
What would be an accurate title for the list above?
Factors that Increase the Standard of Living in Latin America
Factors that Lead to Low Unemployment Rates in Latin America
Factors that Contribute to the Cycle of Poverty in Latin America
Factors that Lead to Equal Distribution of Wealth in Latin America
Tens of thousands of Latin Americans have been murdered or have disappeared in connection to drug-related violence.
True
False
What impact did the War on Drugs have on Latin America?
It eliminated the region's drug problem.
It boosted the region's economy.
It further slowed economic development and opportunities in the region.
It created more jobs in the region.
In order to reduce poverty, some governments in Latin America have increased investments in ________.
Natural Resources
Human Capital
Capital Goods
Entrepreneurship
The United States' government’s attempt to stop the illegal drug trade by going after the suppliers in Latin America's Andean region is known as:
The War on Terrorism
The War on Drugs
Narco-terrorism
US-Cartel Crisis
