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Unit 3 Adaptations and Modifications (Latin America)
Unit 3 Adaptations and Modifications (Latin America)
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1
What is one reason for the rise of favelas in Brazil?
relocation of indigenous populations
rural to urban migration
refugee crisis
regional conflicts
2
Because of its location on the Ring of Fire, much of Central America is
mountainous with active volcanoes
in the path of El Nino
lowlands that are prone to flooding
covered by deciduous forest
3
What major benefit is associated with the activity shown in this photograph?
Reduced damage to marine habitats
Improved seawall construction that prevents flooding
Improved port access resulting from enlarged navigation channels
Decreased amounts of water polluting
4
Which of the following terms best represents the graph below with the increasing use of solar and wind energy?
sustainable development
terracing
ecotourism
nonrenewable resources
5
Define ecotourism
A form of tourism that brings people to unique ecosystems
Variety of plants and animals living in one area
Using resources in ways that meet the needs of today w/o hurting tomorrow
6
Why was the Panama Canal created and what is the primary purpose of it?
to create a blockade on trade
to provide a shipping route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
to encourage travel in Panama
to promote ecotourism
7
Which of the following make up a majority of the ancestry of people in Latin America today?
Japanese
African
European
indigenous
8
About 10% of the land in Costa Rica is protected for conservation purposes.
True
False
9
In Mexico City, residents have been encouraged to use bicycles in order to
increase highway safety
end the obesity epidemic
reduce air pollution in the city
raise money for charity
10
The threat of earthquakes is a limitation of which renewable energy?
hydroelectric
wind
biomass
geothermal
11
Mexico City is closer to the equator than Houston, TX. Its average summer temperatures are cooler. What explains this?
The use of air conditioners has raised temperatures in Houston.
Mexico City is subject to periodic storms, lowering temperatures.
Mexico City is farther from the Gulf of Mexico than Houston.
Mexico City has a higher elevation than Houston.
12
Argentina has the largest number of Italian immigrants in the world.
True
False
13
Define sustainability
Variety of plants and animals living in one area
Using resources in ways that meet the needs of today w/o hurting tomorrow
A form of tourism that brings people to unique ecosystems
14
Tierra helada, tierra fría, tierra templada, and tierra caliente are examples of
vertical climate zones
tropical storms
seasonal winds
regional biomes
15
In Central America, __ agriculture has destroyed huge swaths of rain forest.
slash and burn
hydroponic
terraced
intensive
16
Which of the following is an isthmus?
9
4
1
6
17
Which human activity would be most likely to have a negative impact on the environment?
preserving endangered species
burning non-renewable resources to generate electric power
investigating the use of biological controls for pests
using reforestation to control soil erosion
18
Which of the following describes a person in Latin America with European and indigenous ancestry?
Hispanic
mestizo
latin
mulatto
19
In Central America, which climate zone is the most densely populated?
tierra fría
tierra templada
tierra helada
tierra caliente
20
The need for more land for the purpose of agriculture can be slowed down tremendously by ______ and _____
using new farming technologies
sustainable farming practices
clearing more forests
by creating a bigger demand for agricultural products
21
Which of the following elements are correct for cumbia music today?
accordian: indigenous
drum beat: African
singing: African
wind instruments: European
22
Define biodiversity
Variety of plants and animals living in one area
A form of tourism that brings people to unique ecosystems
Using resources in ways that meet the needs of today w/o hurting tomorrow
23
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
gold
solar power
petroleum (oil)
timber
24
In which location would the environmental adaptation shown above most successfully serve its purpose?
A place that experiences frequent sunny days
A place that experiences regular monsoons
A place with high daily temperatures
A place with low elevation
25
The following image best illustrates which of the following terms?
biodiversity
sustainability
renewable resources
ecotourism
26
What will most likely happen in the future if people continue to use fossil fuels at the same rate as today?
countries will reach a state of sustainable development
scientists will discover how to renew fossil fuels
fossil fuels will gradually disappear while air pollution will increase
people will have even more fossil fuels in the future
27
Sustainable development can best be characterized as --
greater independence from Earth's non-renewable resources
enacting laws to prevent water pollution
using resources in order to meet current needs
eliminating industrial development in developing nations
28
Which of the following would have greatest impact on Costa Rica's ability to produce electricity?
The inability to collect fines for excessive use of utilities
The inadequate enforcement of laws protecting conservation areas
A change in climate resulting in less rainfall
A lack of business incentives for developing green technology
29
In the Amazon rain forest in Brazil, __ is the leading cause of deforestation.
commercial logging
cocoa farming
monoculture
cattle ranching
30
Which factor best explains the climate distribution of northern Brazil?
Being located at tropical latitudes
Distance from the continental shelf
Elevation above sea level
The effects of the flow of cool ocean currents
