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Many of the original natives of the Caribbean died from diseases. Where did they get the diseases?
a) the rain forest
b) Europeans
c) volcanoes
d) sugarcane

What natural disaster destroyed much of Haiti’s capital in 2010?
a) hurricane
b) tornado
c) earthquake
d) volcano

What did Europeans use African slaves for?
a) sail ships
b) study volcanoes
c) work on plantations
d) manufacture guns

What did the Columbian Exchange do?
a) Made Christopher Columbus famous
b) Transferred Puerto Rico to U.S. rule
c) Traded manufactured goods for African slaves
d) Brought new foods to different continents

What was the trade pattern among the Americas, Europe, and Africa called?
a) cash crops
b) triangular trade
c) seismic activity
d) free enterprise

What was the purpose of the Panama Canal?
a) To shorten the trip from the Atlantic to the Pacific
b) to help Panama gain independence
c) to provide work and money for Panama's citizens
d) to wipe out mosquitoes in the area

What are the desired results of ecotourism?
a) Force animals to leave natural habitats
b) Prevent earthquakes and hurricanes
c) Protect rain forests and fight poverty
d) Bring foreign aid to poor people

What problems do tourists cause?
a) mistreat and insult islanders
b) spend too much money
c) stay for long periods of time
d) pollute and use up resources

Before the Panama Canal opened, how did ships sail from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean?
a) up the Amazon River
b) through the Suez Canal
c) around South America
d) across the Great Lakes

To change something so that it functions better is to ________________.
a) transpiration
b) adapt
c) contribute
d) compromise

What is subsistence farming?
a) growing only enough food to feed one's family
b) growing too little food to feed one's family
c) growing enough food to feed a village
d) growing enough food to sell to others

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