Latin America Geography
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- Q1Air pollution trapped by mountains is an environmental problem in:VenezuelaCubaBrazilMexico30sEditDelete
- Q2What is a cause of deforestation in Brazil?Power plants that burn coalOil wells and pipes that leakHarvesting timber for saleA large city with many cars30sEditDelete
- Q3Native people living in Brazil might be most affected by:water pollutiondeforestationair pollutionacid rain30sEditDelete
- Q4How are the Andes Mountains different from other mountains in the world?They are the oldest mountains.They are the longest mountain chain.They are the tallest mountains.They are the most fertile mountains.30sEditDelete
- Q5How is the Amazon River different from other rivers in the world?It is the longest river.It is the most polluted.It has the most waterfalls.It carries the most water.30sEditDelete
- Q6Why is it difficult to live in the Amazon rain forest?It is too polluted.It is too cold.It is too steep and mountainous.It is too wet and thick.30sEditDelete
- Q7What natural danger is present in many parts of Latin America?freezing temperaturesnuclear radiationVolcanoes and earthquakestornadoes30sEditDelete
- Q8Which country probably has the highest standard of living?Costa Rica (Literacy Rate 98%)Haiti (Literacy Rate 61%)El Salvador (Literacy Rate 88%)30sEditDelete
- Q9What measures the quality of life in a country?population denstiyStandard of LivingLiteracy RateGDP30sEditDelete
- Q10What measures the percentage of people in a country who can read and write?Standard of LivingLiteracy RateGDPpopulation density30sEditDelete
- Q11Much of Mexico's northern plateau is desert. What conclusion can you make about the population density in northern Mexico based on this fact?It has a low population density.It has a high population density.30sEditDelete
- Q12What does elevation mean?The quality of life in a countryThe temperature and rainfall of a placeHow high a location is about sea levelThe amount of people who can read and write30sEditDelete
- Q13What is the main purpose of "slash and burn" agriculture the Amazon rain forest?To create farmland for ranching/farmingTo harvest timber to make lumber.To lessen air pollution.30sEditDelete
- Q14Which of the following countries is an island in the Caribbean Sea?PanamaVenezuelaCubaBolivia30sEditDelete
- Q15What is the best description of the tropics?Hotmild temperaturesfrozenAlways rainy30sEditDelete
- Q16What country in Latin America is located on an isthmus?CubaBrazilPanamaMexico30sEditDelete
- Q17Which environmental problem is likely to be improved by creating a bicycle sharing program and using electric cars?mining pollutionwater pollutiondeforestationAir pollution30sEditDelete
- Q18The Amazon River has many tributaries. What does this mean?It has locks and gates to raise and lower boats.There are many streams and rivers that flow into it.It is polluted by many factories.It provides transportation for many boats.30sEditDelete
- Q19What language is spoken in Brazil?BrazilianEnglishSpanishPortugese30sEditDelete
- Q20What language is spoken in most Latin American countries?EnglishTextingBrazilianSpanish30sEditDelete