WorksheetsSS6G3 Location Climate, Natural Resources Mexico, Cuba, Brazil
Total questions: 86
Worksheet time: 43mins
Fill in the table with the location of Mexico, Cuba, and Brazil.
Mexico: Southern part of North America, borders the United States; Cuba: Island in the Caribbean; Brazil: Eastern part of South America, largest country in South America.
Mexico: Eastern part of South America, largest country in South America; Cuba: Southern part of North America, borders the United States; Brazil: Island in the Caribbean.
Mexico: Island in the Caribbean; Cuba: Eastern part of South America, largest country in South America; Brazil: Southern part of North America, borders the United States.
Mexico: Borders Canada in North America; Cuba: Landlocked country in South America; Brazil: Island in the Pacific Ocean.
Fill in the table with the climate of Mexico, Cuba, and Brazil.
Mexico: Varies from desert to tropical; Cuba: Semi-tropical with good rainfall; Brazil: Mostly tropical, with a wet and dry season.
Mexico: Mostly tropical; Cuba: Desert climate; Brazil: Cold and dry.
Mexico: Cold and dry; Cuba: Mostly tropical; Brazil: Semi-tropical with good rainfall.
Mexico: Semi-tropical with good rainfall; Cuba: Varies from desert to tropical; Brazil: Cold and dry.
Which country would you most like to visit: Mexico, Cuba, or Brazil?
Mexico
Cuba
Brazil
Argentina
What is the largest island in the West Indies?
Cuba
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
Barbados
Cuba's climate is semi-tropical with good rainfall. What type of climate does Cuba have?
Semi-tropical
Arid
Polar
Desert
Cuba's most important export is sugarcane. What is Cuba's most important export?
Sugarcane
Coffee
Tobacco
Bananas
When does hurricane season run in Cuba?
June to November
December to May
March to August
September to February
Cuba must import many industrial products from other countries. What does Cuba need to do to obtain industrial products?
Import
Export
Manufacture locally
Ignore the need
Why do many Mexicans live in Mexico City?
Because of the jobs available there
Because of the cold climate
Because of the beaches
Because of the mountains
What are the factories near the US border called?
Maquiladoras
Plantations
Cottage Industries
Tech Parks
What percentage of Mexico's exports go to the US?
80%
50%
65%
30%
Which of the following is an important industry in Cuba?
Mining
Fishing
Technology
Tourism
Cuba has oil and nickel deposits, but lacks other mineral resources. Which mineral resources does Cuba have?
Oil and nickel
Gold and silver
Copper and tin
Coal and uranium
Cuba's temperatures are generally warm and moderate. How would you describe Cuba's temperatures?
Warm and moderate
Cold and snowy
Extremely hot and dry
Cool and rainy
What has influenced Cuba's history and economy?
Location on ocean trading routes
High mountain ranges
Desert climate
Lack of coastline
What product is shipped from Mexico to the US?
Petroleum
Electronics
Textiles
Coffee
What percentage of Cuba's population lives in urban areas?
76%
58%
89%
64%
Which city is the capital of Cuba?
Havana
Santiago de Cuba
Camagüey
Holguín
Where do most Cubans work to produce these cigars?
factories
schools
hospitals
offices
The remaining 24% of Cubans live in rural areas and typically work on farms.
True
False
What is an embargo?
A) A type of climate
B) A government order to stop trade
C) A rainforest
D) A city
Which two countries does Cuba mostly trade with today?
Brazil and Argentina
Venezuela and China
US and Canada
Russia and India
Brazil is located on the ______ side of South America, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
eastern
western
northern
southern
The Amazon River and ______ stretch across Brazil.
Amazon Rainforest
Sahara Desert
Rocky Mountains
Gobi Desert
Brazil's climate is mostly:
Cold and dry
Hot and tropical
Mild and rainy
Snowy and cold
What are some important crops grown in Brazil due to its tropical climate?
Wheat, corn, rice
Oranges, sugarcane, papaya, soybeans
Apples, grapes, potatoes
Bananas, pineapples, tomatoes
Brazil produces more ______ than any other country in the world.
coffee
rice
corn
tea
Which mineral resource has allowed Brazil to produce steel and then make automobiles, machinery, and other important goods?
Gold
Iron ore
Silver
Copper
Most Brazilians live along the ______ coast.
eastern
western
northern
southern
What percentage of Brazilians live within 200 miles of the Atlantic Ocean?
80%
50%
30%
65%
Most Brazilians live in big cities because:
there are more job opportunities and services available
the climate is better in cities
rural areas are more dangerous
cities have less pollution
Brazil's top trading partners are ______ and the United States.
Argentina
Canada
Japan
India
The Amazon Rainforest in Brazil is experiencing which of the following?
Deforestation and loss of biodiversity
Rapid urbanization
Expansion of glaciers
Desertification
Mexico is located ______ of the United States.
south
north
east
west
Mexico is east of the ______ and west of the Gulf of Mexico & the Caribbean Sea.
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
In Mexico, the climate varies according to _______.
location
season
population
language
What type of climate does Northern Mexico have?
Cold and wet
Hot and dry
Mild and rainy
Tropical
Northern Mexico receives:
Heavy rainfall
Moderate rainfall
Little rainfall
No rainfall
Which region in Mexico has a more temperate climate with plenty of rainfall?
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Southern Mexico
Eastern Mexico
What makes Central Mexico suitable for agriculture?
Desert climate
Fertile soil and natural resources
High mountains
Lack of rainfall
Fill in the blank: The majority of Mexico’s population lives in ________, particularly in the capital Mexico City.
Central Mexico
Northern Mexico
Eastern Mexico
Western Mexico
Southern Mexico has a ________, tropical climate.
humid
arid
cold
dry
What type of forests cover Southern Mexico?
Rainforests
Dense forests
Pine forests
Deciduous forests
The majority of people in southern Mexico are poor ________ farmers.
indigenous
urban
commercial
migrant
Mexico does not have much farmland; only ___% of the land is arable.
12%
25%
40%
5%
Which minerals are abundant in northern Mexico?
Gold and platinum
Silver, copper, zinc, and iron
Coal and uranium
Diamond and ruby
What is Mexico's most valuable resource?
Oil
Gold
Farmland
Tourism
About what percentage of Mexico's population lives in urban areas in central Mexico?
50%
75%
25%
90%
Many Mexicans live in Mexico City and the surrounding area because of the jobs available in ________ there.
factories
schools
hospitals
parks
What are the factories near the US border called, and which countries own them?
The factories are called maquiladoras and are owned by US, Japanese, and European companies.
The factories are called sweatshops and are owned by Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese companies.
The factories are called assembly plants and are owned by only US companies.
The factories are called export zones and are owned by South American and African companies.
What percentage of Mexico's exports are sent to the US?
50%
80%
30%
100%
Name two key exports from Mexico that are shipped to the US.
Fruits and vegetables, cotton, coffee
Electronics, automobiles, oil
Textiles, machinery, steel
Wine, cheese, watches
What natural resource does Mexico export to the US and other countries?
Petroleum
Gold
Timber
Coal
Where is Cuba located?
90 miles south of Florida, in the Caribbean Sea
200 miles north of Mexico
500 miles east of Jamaica
1000 miles west of Puerto Rico
How long is Cuba? Fill in the blank: Cuba is ______ miles long.
700
400
900
1200
What has been an important influence on Cuba's history and economy?
A) Its mountains
B) Its location on ocean trading routes
C) Its population size
D) Its climate
What type of climate does Cuba have?
Desert
Semi-tropical
Polar
Mediterranean
Cuba's climate is ________ with good rainfall.
semi-tropical
arid
polar
desert
What provides relief from the heat in Cuba's generally warm and moderate temperatures?
Snowfall
Trade winds
Heavy fog
Mountain breezes
When does the hurricane season in Cuba run?
January to March
June to November
September to December
April to July
Since Cuba is surrounded by water, ______ is an important industry.
fishing
mining
forestry
farming
What percentage of Cuba's land is arable?
28%
12%
45%
60%
What is Cuba's most important export?
sugarcane
coffee
tobacco
cocoa
What mineral resources does Cuba have? Fill in the blank: Cuba has ______ and nickel deposits, but lacks other mineral resources.
oil
gold
coal
uranium
Fill in the blank: Cuba must import many ______ products from other countries.
industrial
tropical
domestic
seasonal
What percentage of Cuba's population lives in urban areas?
24%
50%
76%
100%
These Cubans work in factories that process sugar, make clothing, and produce Cuban cigars. Name one type of product made in Cuban factories.
Sugar, clothing, or Cuban cigars
Electronics, cars, or computers
Wheat, rice, or corn
Shoes, watches, or perfumes
What percentage of Cubans live in rural areas?
24%
50%
76%
100%
Why did the US government place an embargo on Cuba in the 1960s?
Because of its Communist government
Because of its democratic government
Because of trade disputes
Because of geographical distance
Cuba has struggled economically since the Soviet Union, its major trading partner, collapsed in _____
1991
1985
2001
1979
According to the passage on Foreign Trade, which countries does Cuba mostly trade with?
Venezuela and China
United States and Mexico
Brazil and Argentina
Russia and India
According to the passage on Foreign Trade, what does Cuba’s communist government sometimes order?
Businesses and factories to close
More imports from China
Lower taxes
Increase in exports
Fill in the blank based on the passage on Foreign Trade: The Cuban government sometimes orders ________, which are times when all electricity is cut off in order to save electricity.
blackouts
curfews
shutdowns
lockdowns
Brazil is on the ______ side of South America, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
eastern
western
northern
southern
Which is the largest country in Latin America that shares a border with nearly every country in South America?
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Peru
The Amazon River and Amazon Rainforest stretch across ______.
Brazil
India
Australia
Canada
Brazil’s location on the equator gives it the climate needed to support one of the world’s largest _________
rain forests
deserts
mountain ranges
tundras
What is the climate of most of Brazil?
Cold and dry
Hot and tropical
Temperate
Rainy
In the south of Brazil, the climate is ________ (mild).
temperate
arid
polar
tropical
Brazil’s tropical climate helps farmers grow important crops like ________, sugarcane, papayas, and soybeans.
oranges
potatoes
apples
wheat
Brazil produces more ________ than any other country in the world.
coffee
rice
tea
corn
Even though only 7% of Brazil’s land is arable, agriculture is still a big part of the country’s ________.
economy
population
language
climate
Which country exports more farm products than Brazil?
China
US
India
Australia
Which of the following mineral resources are found in Brazil?
Diamonds
Bauxite
Iron
All of the above
Fill in the blank: Many mineral resources are found in Brazil, such as _______, bauxite, and iron.
diamonds
coal
copper
tin
Which country is the most populated in Latin America?
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Chile
