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WorksheetsUnit 3 Latin America Review
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
What country is #9?
Cuba
Jamaica
Dominican Republic
Haiti
What country is #10?
Cuba
Jamaica
Dominican Republic
Haiti
What country is #11?
Cuba
Jamaica
Dominican Republic
Haiti
What country is #12?
Cuba
Jamaica
Dominican Republic
Haiti
What country is #1?
Panama
Costa Rica
Mexico
Guatemala
What country is #2?
Panama
Costa Rica
Mexico
Guatemala
What country is #7?
Panama
Costa Rica
Mexico
Guatemala
What country is #8?
Panama
Costa Rica
Mexico
Guatemala
What country is #4?
Brazil
Venezuela
Argentina
Peru
What country is #7?
Brazil
Venezuela
Argentina
Peru
What country is #10?
Brazil
Venezuela
Argentina
Peru
What country is #12?
Brazil
Venezuela
Argentina
Peru
What mountain range runs through South America?
Mount Doom
Andes Mountains
Himalayan Mountains
Misty Mountains
In which region of South America is the Amazon rainforest located?
A
B
C
D
Rainforests are called the “lungs of the Earth” because of their role in
communism
the El Niño current
the food web
the carbon-oxygen cycle
Which of these groups uses the rainforest in sustainable ways?
Loggers, Settlers and Cattle Ranchers
Amazonians, Rubber Tappers and Environmentalists
Which of these groups uses the rainforest in unsustainable ways?
Loggers, Settlers and Cattle Ranchers
Amazonians, Rubber Tappers and Environmentalists
What is a benefit of logging in the Amazon rainforest?
Logging is important to Brazil’s economy.
Logging creates jobs.
Both Logging is important to Brazil’s economy and it creates jobs.
Where do Atlantic hurricanes usually begin to form?
off the coast of Africa
off the coast of California
off the coast of Canada
off the coast of northern Europe
What do hurricanes need to develop?
warm water
cool water
Gatorade
Support of their friends
Which aspect of a hurricane creates the most damage once the storm reaches land and takes the most lives?
high winds
storm surge
Florida man
Sharknados
What happens when a hurricane moves over a large landmass?
It gains strength
It weakens
It brings pizza
Nothing
Which of these do environmental groups in the Amazon rainforest most want to protect?
biodiversity
ecotourism
deforestation
wetlands
This photo shows an example of:
air pollution
deforestation
water pollution
reforestation
Hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards are all examples of
climate
extreme weather
climate zones
tropical storms
What is the scientific study of climate and weather called?
mythology
meteorology
really liking clouds
musicology
Which nation shares the island of Hispaniola with Dominican Republic?
Haiti
Cuba
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
What is a storm surge?
The heavy rainfall from a hurricane that can cause flooding once the storm reaches land
A lightening strike that signals a hurricane is quickly approaching land
The high winds from a hurricane that cause power outages and downed trees
A wall of water that is pushed ashore by a hurricane causing the most damage once the storm reaches land
What does the Saffir-Simpson scale measure?
the amount of rainfall expected from a hurricane
the number of places that will affected by a hurricane
the strength of a hurricane
the rate of how many people will be affected by a hurricane
Before the Panama Canal opened, how did ships sail from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean?
through the Suez Canal
across the Great Lakes
around South America
up the Amazon River
Which of the following is a benefit of ecotourism?
increases number of factories
creates homes for imported animals
reduces risks of earthquakes
provides jobs for locals while protecting the ecosystem
Tourism is an important source of income in Central America and the Caribbean. What problems do tourists cause in the region?
spend too much money
pollute and use up resources
they take over the government and make themselves king
stay for long periods of time
Tierra helada, tierra fria, tierra templada, and tierra caliente are examples of
seasonal winds
extreme weather
climate zones based on elevation
artic regional biomes
The Falkland Islands are a(n) ______________ territory.
Argentinian
American
British
Brazilian
What are the two most commonly spoken languages in South America?
English and Spanish
Portuguese and English
Spanish and Russian
Portuguese and Spanish
Which of the following are Caribbean styles of music?
swing, rock 'n' roll, fox trot
reggae, calypso, salsa
mariachi, polka, waltz
jazz, rap, blues
Which of the following statements accurately describes the standard of living in Haiti?
The standard of living is low because people in Haiti have little opportunities and high government corruption.
The standard of living is high because the country has a surplus of food for people.
The standard of living is high because foreign countries give lots of financial aid to Haiti.
The standard of living is low because residents can afford goods and services necessary to survive.
Which term refers to a chain of islands like The Bahamas?
archipelago
isthmus
coastal plain
rain forest
The Atacama is...
...the widest river in the world
...the longest river in Asia
...the deepest lake in the world
...the driest desert in the world
Panama is also referred to as
isthmus
island
beach
Latin America refers to.....
The lands below the Sahara Desert
The Continent of Australia
All of the lands below the United States southern border
All of the lands above the United States northern border
This region of Latin America contains several islands including Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Cuba
Mexico
Central America
South America
the Caribbean
This region of Latin America includes countries such as El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Honduras among others
Central America
Mexico
the Caribbean
South America
The Amazon River in South America is an example of a....?
Human Geographic Characteristic
Physical Geographic Characteristic
Which of these is the best definition of an El Niño?
a natural disaster
a tropical cyclone
a warm ocean current
a strong prevailing wind
What country is the majority of the Amazon Rainforest located in?
Bolivia
Argentina
Mexico
Brazil
The Europeans (Spanish) introduced what religion in Latin America?
Islam was introduced to Latin America and has become the predominant religion of the region.
Eastern Orthodoxy was introduced to Latin America and has become the predominant religion of the region.
Roman Catholicism was introduced to Latin America and has become the predominant religion of the region.
Latin America is a diverse society made up by a mix of the following people:
Africans, Canadians, and Americans
Africans, Asians, and Australians
Americans, Europeans, and Asians
Africans, Indigenous People, and Europeans
