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Unit 3: Latin America Conley
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Unit 3: Latin America Review Quiz
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1
Vertical climate zones in Mexico are zones in which
most of the land has become chaparral.
a subtropical climate supports rain forests.
coastal areas suffer from erosion.
natural vegetation and type of crops vary by elevation.
2
Why is water scarcity a growing issue in Mexico?
It has a large, growing population and few rivers and lakes.
It has a mostly rural pop with large bodies of water
It has a mostly rural population and few rivers and lakes.
It has a lg, growing population & two large bodies of water.
3
In South America, most people live
near the coasts and along major rivers.
on the Patagonian Plateau.
in the tierra helda zone of the Andes
in the tierra fria zone of the Andes.
4
Which of the following are two main causes of deforestation in Mexico?
the clearing of land for agriculture and acid rain
corporate logging and the clearing of land for agriculture
corporate logging and the acid rain
acid rain and a growing population
5
Mexico is also a leading _ producer, which is used as Mexico's power supply.
biofuel
petroleum
coal
hydrogen-cell
6
What is the largest freshwater lake in Central America?
Lake Nicaragua
Lake Chapala
Lake Managua
Lake Titicaca
7
Due to its location, the predominant climates of South America are
humid subtropical and marine west coast.
tropical wet and tropical wet/dry.
Mediterranean and humid continental.
steppe and desert
8
Mexico City's geography makes air pollution a greater problem because it is located
on a mountainside, where the air is thinner
on a plain, there is little wind to disperse the pollution
on the coast, which creates the heat island effect.
in a valley, which often traps carbon emissions.
9
Which of the following accurately describes the Inca?
peaceful pastoralists who ruled through consensus.
skilled engineers who built cities and roads in the Andes.
expert sailors who built a powerful navy.
advanced astronomers who developed highly accurate calendar.
10
Diego Rivera was a Mexican artist who
was a pioneer in the abstract expressionism movement
carved huge statues in the tradition of the Olmec.
painted murals often depicting political & historical themes
wove elaborate tapestries depicting ancient Mexican cultures
11
Why is Mexico City considered to be a primate city?
It's the political, cultural, & economic center of Mexico.
It's the primary destination for immigrants to Mexico.
It is the capital city.
It's the most populous city in North America.
12
Most of the food grown in Mexico comes from the _, where there is also greater pop. density.
Central Plateau
Southern Highlands
Sierra Madre Occidental
Gulf Coast Plain
13
The major of Mexico City launched programs to reduce pollution in the city by
requiring commuters to carpool, or ride-share.
constructing additional highway lanes.
banning the burning of fossil fuels within city limits.
encouraging more use of bicycles.
14
People whose ancestry includes both indigenous and Spanish heritage are
indios.
mestizos.
penisulares.
creoles.
15
In the Amazon rain forest in Brazil, _ is the leading cause of deforestation.
cattle ranching
commercial logging
monoculture
slash-and-burn cultivation
16
In Central America, most industrial employment occurs in
sweatshops.
factories.
cottage industries.
coal mines.
17
Northern Mexico has a _ climate.
subtropical
tropical
Mediterranean
dry
18
The islands of the Caribbean typically have a ___ climate.
semi-arid
humid continental
tropical wet/dry
humid subtropical
19
Southern Mexico is part of a _ that connects North America and South America.
crossroads
peninsula
landbridge
steppe
20
Due to its colonial past, most people Central America today are followers of
Catholicism.
Islam.
Protestantism.
Santeria.
21
For most of Central America and the Caribbean, being located in the tropics results in
large variations in temperatures & unpredictable rainfall.
high temperatures and abundant rainfall year-round.
large variations in seasonal temperature & frequent drought.
high temperatures year-round and frequent drought.
22
With some 19 million residents, _ , is the most populous city in the Southern Hemisphere.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Bogota, Colombia
23
Which of the following are major crops exported from South America?
olives, grapes, and potatoes
grains, soybeans, and coffee
rice, lentils, and cotton
taros, yams, and pineapples
24
Which of the following is contributing to desertification in northern Mexico?
an increase in drought in recent years
the increasing demands for water in southern Mexico
land subsidence in Mexico City
the clear-cutting of the rain forests of northern Mexico
25
Haitian Creole is an example of patois because
it is a dialect that blends words from different languages.
it is the official national language of Haiti.
it is the most common dialect spoken in Haiti.
it is only spoken in Haitian.
26
_ led the Spanish forces that invaded and conquered the _ in Mexico.
Hernan Cortes; Aztec
Francisco Pizarro, Aztec
Francisco Pizarro, Inca
Hernan Cortes; Inca
27
Islands in the Antilles are surrounded by _, which are home to a wide variety of fish.
hot spots
coral reefs
volcanoes
freshwater lagoons
28
How does monoculture affect soil?
It dries it out too fast.
It depletes it of nutrients.
It enriches it with nitrogen.
It causes it to become saline.
29
When highly educated & skilled workers emigrate to other countries, their native country suffer
a brain drain.
a population implosion.
an immigration problem.
a rural-to-urban migration
30
What South American lake lies on the border between Bolivia and Peru?
Lake Nicaragua
Lake Titicaca
Lake Managua
Lake Maracaibo
31
Which two European groups were the first to colonize South America?
Spanish and Portuguese
French and Spanish
British and Spanish
British and Portuguese
32
One effect of land subsidence is the creation of
estuaries.
new biomes.
oases.
sinkholes
