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1
Spanish arrived in Mexico, they established the Catholic Church and began a process known as
Catholicism
republicanism
urbanism
syncretism
2
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences Mexico's climates
regional high pressure systems
vertical climate zones
marine systems
the northeast trade winds
3
Which of these landforms lies between the Sierra Madre Occidental and the Sierra Madre Oriental
the Southern Highlands
the Yucatán Peninsula
the Gulf Coastal Plain
the Mexican Plateau
4
In addition to physical geography, what else factor in defining countries' political borders
distribution of natural resources
level of economic development
vertical climate zone
level of infrastructure
5
Why are settlers attracted to the Andean Highlands
different vegetation zones
isolation from other communities
the dry, barren, and windy climate
cooler climates and good soil
6
Urban growth puts the most strain on a city's
biodiversity
hydroelectric dams
forest resources
freshwater supply
7
The availability of water in Mexico has been most affected by
the clearing of forests for agriculture
the small amount of land available for farming
the migration of people from urban to rural areas
an increase in droughts due to climate change
8
How has soil in Central America and the Caribbean changed in the last 300 years
It has become more nutrient-rich
It has increased in volume
It has improved through fertilization
It has become less fertile
9
Mexico City is trying to reduce air pollution by getting people to
buy carbon credts.
use public transportation
move to rural areas.
ride bicycles instead of drive
10
Which crop native to Mexico did landowners grow to export to Spain as a cash crop
potatoes
beans
cacao
wheat
11
In which of the following climate zones are apples most likely to be grown
Tierra Helada
Tierra Fria
Tierra Caliente
Tierra Templada
12
On what type of physical feature is Mexico located
a group of highlands
a plateau
a peninsula
a land bridge
13
The Lempa River is a vital source of
commercial fish
hydroelectricity.
marine life.
irrigation.
14
Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation
slash-and-burn farming
increasing urban populations
rapidly spreading disease
increasing erosion
15
Mexico is the world's leading producer of
crude oil.
silver.
gold
lead
16
Which of the following is a major cause of soil erosion on Caribbean islands
the elimination of natural vegetation
an increase in soil fertility
large applications of fertilizer
a decrease in the number of plantations
17
Who controlled Mexico's wealth for many centuries and still controls most of Mexico's wealth.
the cartels
a small group of landowners
caudillos
the Catholic clergy
18
Which of the following is the greatest advantage of hydroelectric power
It is less invasive than other sources of energy
It is relatively clean energy from a renewable resource
It can be controlled and only used when necessary
It creates new water habitat by flooding
19
What causes the Pacific coast of Peru and Chile to have an arid climate
warm ocean conditions
low elevation
a cold ocean current
El Niño winds
20
Which of the following characteristics describe a chaparral biome
mild climate, low winds, tropical storms
wet winters, dry summers, high winds, low-growing plants
hot, daily rainfall, high humidity
a comfortable temperature good for growing certain crops
21
What is true of rivers and lakes in Northern Mexico
They support diverse aquatic life
There are few of them, and they are small
They are famous for shrimp
They are some of the longest and largest in the world
22
Which of the following is the predominant climate in eastern South America
desert
tierra helada
arid
tropical
23
How have free-trade agreements affected the environment in Central America and the Caribbean
More vehicles on the streets contribute exhaust
New factories have increased air pollution
Stricter laws have reduced waste
A greater demand for food has increased the need for land
24
The caudillos who ruled Mexico in the 1800s were similar to
the viceroys when Mexico was controlled by Spain
the Spanish settlers who grew cash crops to export to Europe
the Spanish settlers who owned large tracts of land
the mestizos who populated Central Mexico
25
Mexicans of mixed Spanish and indigenous heritage are
mestizos
Mayan
maquiladoras
conquistadors
26
What was the purpose of NAFTA
to eliminate trade barriers between Mexico, the US, & Canada
to provide more industry-based jobs for Mexican workers
to curb the illegal drug trade in Mexico
to encourage more foreign countries to invest in Mexico
27
What is an archiplelago
a strip of land connecting two larger land masses
a group or chain of islands
a line of volcanoes
a mountain range formed by volcanic activity
28
Why does most of Brazil's population live along the coast
because of the warmer climate on the coast
because of its proximity to the Amazon River
because of an escarpment from the coast to the highlands
there is better grazing for livestock along the coast
29
The country of Panama is on
a volcano
an isthmus
an archipelago
an island.
30
Mountain ranges that run parallel to each other are
altiplano.
llanos
cordilleras
escarpment
31
Which of the following programs aims to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases
Ecobici
REDD+
Border 2020
Muévete en Bici
32
What has increased international trade in the Antillean regions of the Caribbean Sea
the tourism industry that benefits from the climate
the utilization of marine resources and commercial fishing
numerous marine life such as manatee, dolphins, sea turtles
hydroelectricity generated from rivers flowing down mountain
33
How can desertification cause an increase in urbanization?
More land is cleared and developed as cities grow.
People move to cities to find resources.
Fewer people have to farm for a living
People in cities use fewer resources.
34
Which of the following is causing the most harm to biodiversity in South America
oxisol
monoculture
deforestation
water pollution
35
Thick, weathered soil in the tropics that is depleted of nutrients is called
volcanic soil.
topsoil.
oxisol.
monosoil.
36
When land sinks & settles to a lower level due to different natural and human-caused factors is
sustainable development
land subsidence
desertification
deforestation
37
What is a maquiladora
a business center
an area in which trade restrictions do not apply
a manufacturing plant in Mexico owned by a foreign company
a free trade agreement between Mexico and another country
38
A climate zone that occurs as elevation increases is known as a
vertical climate zone
chaparral climate zone
tropical climate zone
horizontal climate zone
39
Soil eroded by the construction of hotels ends up in the sea resulting in
conservation
erosion
sedimentation
fertilization
40
What area of Venezuela and Colombia provide grazing for cattle
the altiplano
the cordillera
the pampas
the llanos
