Which of the following is an example of sustainable development in a rain forest?

. using resources in ways that do not harm the environment

How does vertical trade benefit the people of the Andes?

gives ppl in one zone acc to var. of food grown other zones

How is the native Amazonian's lifestyle a sustainable way of life?

Their lifestyle does not cause long-term damage to the rf

What has happened to the traditional Mayan religious beliefs in Guatemala?

They have blended with Catholicism

How do environmentalists want to protect the Amazon rainforest?

They want to restrict the development of the rainforest

What can settlers in the Amazon basin do to promote sustainable development of the rainforest?

plant crops that grow under the rainforest canopy

If you visited the western slopes of the tierra caliente, you would find

lush rainforests and tropical grasslands

Why is rubber tapping considered a sustainable activity?

Rubber tapping does not harm the tree that is tapped for sap

Loggers often argue that a benefit of logging in the Amazon rainforest is that it

imp.Brazil's eco. by increas the # of jobs in forest ind.

In the Andes, “terracing” refers to

method of carving flat field out of steep slopes for farming

What is the main cause of land use conflict in the Amazon rainforest?

diff. among many different groups over how best to use rf

Rainforests are nicknamed "the lungs of the Earth" because their rich plant life

plays a major role in the carbon-oxygen cycle

How does gravity affect climate?

Gravity makes the air denser at lower elevations

Why did many poor families in Brazil settle in the Amazon rainforest?

government moved them there, and supplied them food and $

Many ranchers argue that a benefit of raising cattle in the Amazon is that it

uses rf land by raising food and earning income for Brazil

Why are glaciers important to people who live at lower elevations of the Andes?

Melting glaciers provide a crucial part of the water supply

Mestizos are people who come from a mixture of

indigenous and European peoples

Which of these conclusions is best supported by the information on the graph below?

Mexico was more rural than urban until the 1960s.

Scientists and environmentalists who focus on the Amazon rainforest usually want to protect

. the rainforest and its biodiversity

Which of the groups would who want sustainable development in the Amazon rf most likelysupport?

the use of rainforest resources without destroying them

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1
Which of the following is an example of sustainable development in a rain forest?
encouraging trade between native Amazonians and farmers
producing and selling goods without making any profit
. using resources in ways that do not harm the environment
. clearing away trees so people can build ranches and farms
2
How does vertical trade benefit the people of the Andes?
helps ppl of lwr social standing to rise to a higher standig
allows business to control aspects of product & distribut
allows lowland farmers to buy factory goods
gives ppl in one zone acc to var. of food grown other zones
3
Which of these groups is most responsible for deforestation of the rainforest?
environmental groups
rubber tappers
native peoples
. logging companies
4
. In which region of South America is the Amazon rainforest located?
D
A
C
B
5
Which factor explains why low elevations have denser air than high elevations?
latitude
evaporation
gravity
condensation
6
According to the diagram below, Quito(9,250) is inwhich elevation zone?
tierra fría
tierra caliente
tierra templada
tierra helada
7
How is the native Amazonian's lifestyle a sustainable way of life?
fertilize soil they use, and replant new seeds every year.
Their lifestyle does not cause long-term damage to the rf
They have lived on the same land for at least 12,000 years
farm on very small areas of land for many years at a time.
8
What has happened to the traditional Mayan religious beliefs in Guatemala?
They have disappeared.
They are followed in secret.
They have blended with Catholicism
They have replaced the Catholic faith
9
How do environmentalists want to protect the Amazon rainforest?
want to charge the native Amazonian ppl for using the land
They want to home all of the native Amazonian people
They want to restrict the development of the rainforest
want to force all farmers and ranchers to out of the land
10
What can settlers in the Amazon basin do to promote sustainable development of the rainforest?
encourage more poor farmers to migrate to the rainforest
use cleared land to raise cattle instead of crops
plant crops that grow under the rainforest canopy
clear more land to make larger farms
11
How have Mayan markets adapted to the modern world?
Weavers offer old designs.
Markets are on Sunday
Money has replaced barter
Food stalls are all together
12
If you visited the western slopes of the tierra caliente, you would find
lush rainforests and tropical grasslands
rapidly melting glaciers
. alpine meadows
permanent snow and ice
13
Why is rubber tapping considered a sustainable activity?
Rubber tapp. creates prod. that can be used for many things
Rubber tapping naturally fertilizes the trees surround soil.
Rubber tapping does not harm the tree that is tapped for sap
Rubber tapping reduces the amount of CO2 in the air.
14
As Mexico City has grown, it has seen increases in all of the following except
crime rates.
average family size.
air pollution.
. poor slum neighborhoods.
15
Loggers often argue that a benefit of logging in the Amazon rainforest is that it
allows more ppl to live in the land by clear dense forest
new land for lux. such as shopping malls and movie theaters.
imp.Brazil's eco. by increas the # of jobs in forest ind.
reduces amount of time and eff. needed to maintain the land
16
What happens when a hurricane moves over a large landmass?
It stops raining
. It picks up speed
It loses strength
It grows in size
17
Hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards are all examples of
tropical storms
extreme weather
climate zones
heat transfer.
18
geographers call unequal distribution of wealth and resources in a specific geographic area?
relative location
economic activity
population density
spatial inequality
19
Which of these is a major cause of rural decline in Mexico?
poverty and unemployment
rising standards of living
crowding and pollution
. loss of communal lands
20
Vertical trade is the trading of goods between
poor and wealthy areas
lowland and highland areas
. farming and urban areas
northern and southern areas
21
Which mountain range is known as the “backbone of South America”?
the Himalayas
the Pyrenees
the Rockies
the Andes
22
In the Andes, “terracing” refers to
indigenous style of housing
method of carving flat field out of steep slopes for farming
layers of clothing worn to keep warm during the cold winters
. the shores of the navigable lakes in the tierra fría
23
What is the main cause of land use conflict in the Amazon rainforest?
conflicts between ranchers and farmers how much rf to clear
diff. among many different groups over how best to use rf
argument among environment gp over how preserve biodiversity
opposition by the gov. to movement of farmers to rf
24
Which of the following is not part of the Amazon's many-layered ecosystem?
the forest floor
the rooftop
. the lower story
the canopy
25
Rainforests are nicknamed "the lungs of the Earth" because their rich plant life
releases carbon dioxide, which we turn into oxygen
homes tropical birds that help create carbon dioxide
plays a major role in the carbon-oxygen cycle
has organs that allow them to breathe like humans
26
Which of these is the best definition of an El Niño?
a strong prevailing wind
a tropical cyclone
a warm ocean current
a natural disaster
27
What is the scientific study of climate and weather called?
human geography
meteorology
. physical geography
geology
28
How have the native peoples of the tierra fría adapted to life at high elevations?
They build thick-walled houses out of stone or adobe brick
all of the above
developed larger lungs to get more oxy from the thin mtn air
They wear warm woolen clothes to protect them from the cold
29
How does gravity affect climate?
all of the following
Gravity allows Earth to absorb solar energy
Gravity makes the air denser at lower elevations
Gravity pulls heat and light from sun to create solar energy
30
describes a group that has lived in an area since before it was taken over by outsiders?
. plural society
foreign immigrants
indigenous people
. political refugees
31
How do people adapt to life in the tierra helada?
plant quinoa and potatoes that will grow at high elevations
raise alpacas for their thick and warm wool
use llamas to help carry heavy loads over the mountains
all of the above
32
Which of the following is a way which the native Amazonian people have been hurt by newcomers?
They have been driven off of their land by newcomers.
They have been killed and injured in land use conflicts
all of the above
They have been killed by diseases newcomers brought.
33
Which of these is the most important “pull factor” that draws farm families to Mexico City?
apartment living
economic opportunity
communal land
. spatial inequality
34
The main commercial crop of the tierra templada is
coffee
quinoa
timber.
potatoes
35
Which group in Mexico City enjoys the highest standard of living?
the “have nots”
the working poor
. the “haves”
the middle class
36
Why did many poor families in Brazil settle in the Amazon rainforest?
government moved them there, and supplied them food and $
formed small communities together to escape the poverty
forced out of the cities in Brazil by wealthy business owner
settled among native Amz ppl, but estab. their communities
37
The movement of large numbers of people to cities is known as
urbanization
immigration.
distortion
emission
38
Many ranchers argue that a benefit of raising cattle in the Amazon is that it
makes soil in rf more fertile by the ct graze the grassland
feed poor families in Brazil by creating affordable beef
uses rf land by raising food and earning income for Brazil
increas nat. ele. of the rf bc cattle are native anm to Bz
39
Which of these do environmental groups in the Amazon rainforest most want to protect?
biodiversity
ecotourism
deforestation
wetlands
40
How do most Mayan children learn traditional skills such as farming and weaving
from religious brotherhoods
in village schools
in municipal councils
from their parents
41
Which of these is a major effect of rural decline in Mexico
rising living standards
falling crime rates
increased urbanization
decreased spatial inequality
42
Why are glaciers important to people who live at lower elevations of the Andes?
Melting glaciers provide a crucial part of the water supply
Glaciers moderate the heat of the tierra caliente.
. all of the above
Glaciers provide year-round opportunities for skiing
43
Mestizos are people who come from a mixture of
European and African peoples
European and Asian peoples
indigenous and European peoples
indigenous and African peoples
44
Which aspect of a hurricane creates the most damage once the storm reaches land?
. lightning strikes
high winds
storm surge
. heavy rainfall
45
Rainforests are called the “lungs of the Earth” because of their role in
the food web
the Coriolis effect.
. the carbon-oxygen cycle
the El Niño current
46
Which group is most likely to use the slash-and-burn method of clearing land?
plantation owners
. subsistence farmers
migrant workers
. commercial growers
47
Which of these conclusions is best supported by the information on the graph below?
In 2000, about half of all Mexicans lived in rural areas.
Mexico will not become an urban country until the 2020s.
Since 1950, Mexico has become more rural than urban.
Mexico was more rural than urban until the 1960s.
48
Which of these is most likely to cause a natural disaster
. a tropical cyclone
the Coriolis effect
an El Niño event
a prevailing wind
49
Scientists and environmentalists who focus on the Amazon rainforest usually want to protect
. the rainforest and its biodiversity
the settler's choice to not pay taxes
all of the following
the farmer's rights to use its land
50
Which of the groups would who want sustainable development in the Amazon rf most likelysupport?
the harvesting of rainforest trees to create more jobs
the building of more roads into the rainforest
the clearing of rainforest to create farms and ranches
the use of rainforest resources without destroying them

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