Latin America Studyguide
Quiz by Betrease Lawson
Grade 6-8
ELA - History/Social Studies
Common Core
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- Q1Constructed in 1914 across the Isthmus of Panama, this manmade waterway allows for the passage of vessels between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific OceanAtacama DesertSierra MadreAmazon RiverPanama Canal30sEditDelete
- Q2Large body of water on the west side of Mexico that stretches down the entire western side of Central and South AmericaAtlantic OceanGulf of MexicoPacific OceanPanama Canal30sEditDelete
- Q3Series of mountain ranges extending along the eastern, western, and southern sides of Mexico; collectively this mountain system covers over 1,700 miles of terrainCaribbeanSierra Madre MountainsAtacama DesertAndes Mountains30sEditDelete
- Q4Major body of water off the eastern coast of MexicoAmazon RiverAtlantic OceanPacific OceanGulf of Mexico30sEditDelete
- Q5Located in South America, on its western central coast; it is located primarily in Chile and is over 600 square miles in size and is the driest place on EarthAmazon RiverPanama CanalAtacama DesertSierra Madre30sEditDelete
- Q6Extends down the western side of the entire continent for nearly 4,500 milesAndes MountainsMexicoSierra Madre MountainsAtacama Desert30sEditDelete
- Q7Flowing across the north central part of the continent and is located primarily in Brazil, nearly 4,000 miles long; the world’s second longest river after the NileCaribbean SeaGulf of MexicoAmazon RiverPacific Ocean30sEditDelete
- Q8Major body of water located east of Central America and north of South AmericaAtlantic OceanCaribbean SeaGulf of MexicoPacific Ocean30sEditDelete
- Q9A country of central and northwest North America with coastlines on the Atlantic and Pacific OceansBoliviaMexicoSouth AmericaUnited States30sEditDelete
- Q10A continent of the Western Hemisphere southeast of North America between the Atlantic and Pacific OceansColombiaSouth AmericaBrazilVenezuela30sEditDelete
- Q11The world’s second-largest ocean touching the American continents to the west and Europe and Africa to the eastCaribbean SeaAtlantic OceanGulf of MexicoPacific Ocean30sEditDelete
- Q12The U.S.’s southern neighbor and NAFTA trading partnerUnited StatesBrazilMexicoBolivia30sEditDelete
- Q13A country of northern South America on the Caribbean SeaVenezuelaBrazilMexicoUnited States30sEditDelete
- Q14This country has the continent’s largest total land area, economy, and populationColombiaBrazilBoliviaCanada30sEditDelete
- Q15The only communist state in the Western Hemisphere; an island country in the Caribbean Sea south of FloridaPanamaCubaMexicoCanada30sEditDelete
- Q16A country northwest of South America with coastlines on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; most troubled nation on the continent, particularly as relates to the illegal narcotics tradeColombiaBrazilCubaHaiti30sEditDelete
- Q17Country west of the central part of BrazilLatin AmericaBoliviaPanamaMexico30sEditDelete
- Q18Famous for its canal of the same name; major body of water off the eastern coast of MexicoHaitiPanamaCubaMexico30sEditDelete
- Q19Country of the West Indies comprising western Hispaniola and two offshore islandsHaitiCubaCaribbean SeaBrazil30sEditDelete
- Q20How does geography play a role in Mexico City's air pollution problem?It lies in a bowl-shaped valley that traps air pollutants.It is one of the world's largest cities.The city has views of distant snow-capped mountains.The cars and factories send pollution such as lead, sulfur, and carbon monoxide into the air.30sEditDelete