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