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Unit 7 L. Amer TEST
Label the maps and questions GEO test
Question | Answer |
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How does geography play a role in Mexico's air pollution problem? | Mexico lies in a valley, surrounded by mountains, that traps in air pollutants over the city. |
What is a major source of income for both Mexico? | oil |
What does the word arable mean? | ARABLE land is land that can be farmed |
What are the two primary languages of Latin America? | Spanish and Portuguese |
Which countries make up Latin America? | Central, South America, and the Caribbean |
The Panama Canal was built to | provide a shortcut for trade |
The higher the literacy rate, the ___ the Standard of living | higher |
Which body of water are Haiti and Cuba found? | Caribbean Sea |
Brazil's language is primarily __ | Portuguese |
Most of Latin America cultures are a mix of European and _____ and _____ | Native American and African |
Which areas have the highest population densities in Latin America? | the coast (coastal areas) |
What is Brazil's environmental concern? | Deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest |
Where is the Amazon Rain forest located mainly? | The Amazon Rainforest is located mainly in Brazil |
Why are Spanish and Portuguese the main languages of Latin America? | The Spanish and Portuguese colonized Latin America |
What is the most widely practiced religion of Latin America? | Catholic |
What was the biggest challenge in building the Panama Canal? | diseases like malaria and yellow fever |
What is synonym for native? | indigenous |
Which body of water lies west of the Andes Mountains? | the Pacific Ocean |
What makes Mexico's location such an ideal place for trade? | It is located between 2 bodies of water = easy shipping. It has 42 sea ports! |
Why do most of Mexico's people live in Central Mexico? | arable land (for growing crops) and manufacturing (jobs) |