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Lesson 8.1 The Land of Latin America
Lesson 8.1 The Land of Latin America
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Students can review the physical geography of Latin America.
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1
Historically, ________ prevented the movement of people and goods and also isolated some areas.
rivers and lakes
Cordilleras
plateaus
earthquakes
2
Latin America's natural resources include ___________.
petroleum
zinc
diamonds
coal
3
Which of the following keeps Latin America's resources from being fully developed?
government legislation
Cordilleras
extensive river systems
lack of development capital
4
Latin American rivers support the region's development by providing __________.
plentiful fish
opportunities for recreation
hydroelectric power
scenic tourist areas
5
Latin America's high mountain ranges and rugged landscape result from ___________.colli
erosion during the Ice Age
colliding plates of the earth's crust
erosion by heavy rainfall
frequent powerful earthquakes
6
Of the three major areas of Latin America, _________ cover(s) the largest land area.
South America
Middle America
the West Indies
the Caribbean