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Latin America Unit 4
Latin America Unit 4
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1
For most of Central America and the Carribean, being located in the tropics results in
high temperatures year round and frequent drought.
large variations in seasonal temperatures & frequent drought.
high temperatures and abundant rainfall year round.
large variations in seasonal temperatures and unpredictable rainfall
2
The predominace of Roman Catholicism in Latin America is demonstrated by...
the ethnic diversity of the region
the cultural celebrations of the region
the widespread use of Portuguese language
the variety of music and dance
3
Which of the following is the largest country in Latin America
Chile
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
4
In Central America____________agriculture has destroyed huge areas of rainforest.
grazzing
terraced
intensive
slash & burn
5
Mexico's heartland region is dominated by
High & Rugged Mountatins
Lowlands
Coastal Plains
Elevated Plateau
6
The use of terrace farming by the Incas was an adaptation to
climate variations
Energy demads
natural disasters
physical geography
7
Hurricane prone areas in Latin America include countries that border all of the following except.....
The Atlantic Ocean
The Gulf of Mexico
The Pacific Ocean
The Carribean Sea
8
Rainforest are home to about _______ of all the plant and animal species on Earth
75 percent
25 percent
10 percent
50 percent
9
The Columbian Exchange was most responsible for the spatial diffusion of which set of products to Latin America?
Tobacco, Turkeys, Quinine
Cattle, Horses, Sugar
Tomatoes, Avacados, Sweet Potatoes
Potatoes, Llamas, Squash
10
What is the sparsely populated desert along the coast of Peru and Chile?
The Atacama Desert
The Sonoran Desert
The Mojave Desert
the Patagonian Desert
11
In years where El Nino is warming the waters along the Pacific coastline, People living in Central America experience ?
severe drought
extensive flooding
frequent volcanic activity
devastating earthquakes
12
Tierra Heleda, Tierra Fria, Tierra Templada & Tierra Caliente are examples of ....
regional biomes
Tropical Storms
seasonal wind patterns
vertical climate zones
13
The introduction of sugarcane to Latin America created a migration pattern in which.....
Significant numbers of enslaved Africans were brought to Brazil
Native American Indian tribes in North America migrated to Latin America.
Brazilians living in cities moved to rual areas
Europeans came to Latin America in large numbers to work on plantations
14
The Atacama Desert is considered to be the driest place on Earth. Which geographic factor is most responsible for this ?
Latitude
Mountain Barriers
Longitude
Location on Continent
15
The forced migration of millions of Africans to Latin America resulted in cultural patterns that are characterized by
Christian practices
Indigenous traditions
democratic values
blended customs
16
Why is Western Mexico subject to volcanic eruptions ?
it borders the Mariana Trench
deep fissures were created during the last ice age.
it is at the juncture of several tectonic plates
it is in the path of El Nino.
17
Both Brazil and Haiti are culturally unique in Latin America becasue....
Spanish is not the primary language in either place
slavery was not practiced in either place
Both experience devastating hurricanes in the summer
Carnival is an important tradition in both places
18
Recently the potential wealth to be gained through_______ has casued deforestation & the pollution of waterways in Peru.
cottage industries
illegal drug trade
illegal mining
high tech manufacturing
19
Which of the following is an economic impact that resulted from forced migration of Africans to Latin America
Agricultural estates were created throughout Latin America
Cattle ranches were established
Cotton became a primary export
New Diseases were introduced to tribes across Latin America
20
The Amazon Rainforest is located in a tropical climate region, which indicates that it is located in latitudes that are
considered mid-latitudes
Farthest from the Equator
near the Equator
Closest to the Atlantic Ocean
21
Demand for beef exports from Brazil has increased deforestation. Which of the following is most responsible...
Conservation
Outsourcing
Globalization
Free Trade agreements
22
When highly eduated & highly skilled workers emigrate to other countries for a a better life.
immigration problem
population implosion
brain-drain
rural to urban migration
23
All of the following countries are islands except....
Haiti
Cuba
Panama
Jamaica
