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