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Geography Of Latin America Test - 2018
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1) Which physical feature is located in Mexico and contains some of the highest mountains and volcanoes in Latin America?
A
Alps
B
Andes
C
Sierra Madre
D
Rocky Mountains
2) This body of water is located east of Central America and is a major route for Latin America countries. Which body of water does this describe?
A
Atlantic Ocean
B
Pacific Ocean
C
Caribbean Sea
D
Gulf of Mexico
3) In order to transport goods from countries in Western Africa to countries like Peru and Chile, ships would most likely need to travel through which physical feature in order to save mileage and time?
A
Panama Canal
B
Straight of Panama
C
Strait of Suez
D
Suez Canal
4) As with any small island country, Cuba has fewer natural resources than countries such as Brazil. How does this affect Cuba's trade?
A
Cuba needs to stop trading with other countries
B
Cuba needs to import more goods from other countries
C
Cuba needs to export more goods to other countries
D
Cuba needs to export less
5) How does geography play a role in Mexico City’s air pollution problems?
A
It’s one of the world’s most populated cities surrounded by mountains, which makes it difficult for air to escape
B
The oceans surrounding Mexico City make it a popular place for tourist and therefore increases the amount of cars/pollution.
C
Mexico City does not have a fair pollution problem
D
Mexico City is surrounded by factories which cause the air to become polluted.
6) Why do most Brazilians live in the coastal region?
A
The weather is nicer there than in other areas of Brazil.
B
They want to live where they can go for a swim every afternoon.
C
They like the view.
D
People want to be close to the coast for trading purpose
7) What is the purpose of the Panama Canal?
A
To provide a shorter route for trade instead of going around South America.
B
The Panama Canal has been closed.
C
The canal allows ships to trade without going around the tip of Africa.
D
To raise money for the country of Panama by charging a toll.
8) In which body of water would you find Cuba?
A
Gulf of Mexico
B
Atlantic Ocean
C
Caribbean Sea
D
Panama Canal
9) Which country has the highest population is Latin America?
A
Mexico
B
Panama
C
Venezuela
D
Brazil
10) Which country contains the majority of the Amazon Rainforest?
A
Panama
B
Colombia
C
Brazil
D
Venezuela
11) Which problem is being described - deforestation, logging, reducing animal habitat.
A
The destruction of the Amazon Rainforest.
B
Air pollution in Mexico
C
The destruction of the Amazon River
D
Oil pollution off the coast of Venezuela
12) How does the geography of Mexico City impact its quality?
A
It lies on the top of a mountain.
B
It lies in a valley surrounded by mountains.
C
It lies in the middle of the country with surrounding grasslands.
D
It lies near the ocean surrounded by mountains.
13) Why can the climate of many South American countries be described as tropical?
A
Because they are in the Western Hemisphere
B
Because they are near the equator.
C
Because they are near the arctic circle.
D
Because they are in the Southern Hemisphere.
14) Which is the most important to helping Brazilian businesses trade with other countries in the world?
A
There are seven major seaports along Brazil’s Atlantic coast
B
Being a landlocked country
C
The Amazon River
D
Access to the Panama Canal
15) Where do most people in South America?
A
Along the Amazon River
B
Along the east coast near the Atlantic Ocean
C
In the highlands of the country.
D
Along the west coast near the Pacific Ocean
16) The large amount of arable land is most helpful in which industry to Cuba?
A
deforestation
B
farming
C
oil drilling
D
fishing
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