Why is the Amazon River so important?

it provides a major trade route & creates fertile farmland

Latin America is ethnically diverse because of a blending of _______.

Indigenous Natives, Europeans, and Africans

How does geography play a role in Mexico City's air pollution problem?

it's in a bowl shaped valley that traps air pollution

One reason for the diversity (different types of people) in Latin America is...

intermarriage of European settlers and indigenous people

How does Venezuela's location help it trade with other countries?

Venezuela has a coast w/ ports on the Caribbean & Atlantic

Which is an example of a blending of cultures?

Roman Cath. holidays are celebrated with Native Am. holidays

Why is this region called "Latin America"?

Countries share culture, history & speak lang. latin-based

What problem has been caused by oil production in Venezuela?

the coast along the Caribbean Sea is polluted with oil

The primary environmental concern of the destruction of the rainforest is

losing oxygen in the atmosphere

How is Spain’s influence still seen in much of Latin America today?

Most of the people in these countries are Roman Catholic

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Unit 6: Geography of Latin America

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1
What are the two main languages spoken in Latin America?
French & Spanish
Portuguese & English
Spanish & French
Spanish & Portuguese
2
Why is the Amazon River so important?
it inspires fear causing residents to live elsewhere
it provides a major trade route & creates fertile farmland
it determines what kinds of crops will grow and where
it acts as a barrier between the eastern and western regions
3
Latin America is ethnically diverse because of a blending of _______.
Europeans, Africans, and Asians
Indigenous Natives, Asian, and Africans
Indigenous Natives, Europeans, and Africans
Americans, Asians, and Europeans
4
Which feature is located at the "D"
The Andes
Caribbean Sea
Amazon River
Sierra Madres Mountains
5
Which country is located at the "A"
Cuba
Mexico
Venezuela
Brazil
6
Most of the endangered rainforest in Latin America is located in which country?
Bolivia
Brazil
Mexico
Venezuela
7
Which Latin American country is the only colony of Portugal (in the region)?
Brazil
Mexico
Venezuela
Brundesburg
8
How does geography play a role in Mexico City's air pollution problem?
it is far from the Sierra Madre Mtns limiting air pollution
the rivers bring in additional water pollution
it is one of the world's largest cities with many people
it's in a bowl shaped valley that traps air pollution
9
Which country is located at the "B"
Mexico
Brazil
Venezuela
Cuba
10
One reason for the diversity (different types of people) in Latin America is...
importing of slaves to the New World
migration of the ancient peoples from Asia
intermarriage of European settlers and indigenous people
the conquering of the Aztecs by African slaves
11
Where do most Brazilians live in their country?
in the Amazon rainforest
coastal areas (Western Brazil)
along the Eastern coast
along the Amazon River
12
How does Venezuela's location help it trade with other countries?
Venezuela is very close to Cuba
Venezuela is in the northern hemisphere
Guyana, Brazil, and Colombia share a border w/ Venezuela
Venezuela has a coast w/ ports on the Caribbean & Atlantic
13
Which poses the greatest threat to the rain forest?
logging in the rain forest
pollution of rivers
drilling for oil
growth of large industries
14
Cuba has fewer natural resources than countries like Brazil. This affects trade in that Cuba
should import fewer products
exports only manufactured products
does not import or export due to limited trade routes
needs to import more products
15
Which is an example of a blending of cultures?
Mulattoes and Native Americans live separately.
Roman Cath. holidays are celebrated with Native Am. holidays
Europeans brought language and religion to America.
Traditional African festivals are celebrated.
16
Which country is located at the "C"
Venezuela
Mexico
Brazil
Cuba
17
Why is this region called "Latin America"?
Countries share culture, history & speak lang. latin-based
They were discovered by Latin explorers
They have cultural connections different from Europe
People in these countries speak Latin
18
Which religion/branch of Christianity do the majority of people in Latin America follow?
Buddhism
Catholicism
Islam
Judaism
19
Which group represents a mix of European and indigenoous Native peoples?
Cubanos
mestizos
mulattoes
Chicanos
20
Venezuela's environment is threatened by its
proximity to the Atlantic Ocean
oil production
geographic trade barriers
poor economy
21
What problem has been caused by oil production in Venezuela?
Venezuelan lakes are growing larger
Venezuela's population is increasing quickly
U.S. buys oil from Venezuela which has ruined their land
the coast along the Caribbean Sea is polluted with oil
22
The primary environmental concern of the destruction of the rainforest is
losing oxygen in the atmosphere
putting loggers out of business
eliminating plant life
losing carbon dioxide which changes weather patterns
23
Which feature is located at the "E"
Andes Mtns
The Caribbean Sea
Amazon River
Sierra Madre Mountains
24
Which country is Mexico's most important trading partner?
Cuba
United States
Venezuela
Brazil
25
Which Latin American country was influenced by Portugal & was the only colony of Portugal?
Cuba
Chile
Mexico
Brazil
26
How is Spain’s influence still seen in much of Latin America today?
No Native American customs and languages have survived
Most of the people in these countries are Roman Catholic
Most of these countries have a strong democratic tradition
The king of Spain is still the leader for most of Lat. Amer.

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