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Population Distribution and Trade in Latin America

Quiz by Katy Perkins

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21 questions
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  • Q1
    What is the climate like in northern Mexico?
    Rainy and tropical
    Hot and dry
    Snowy and dry
    Hot and tropical
    30s
  • Q2
    Most of Mexico’s population live in central Mexico because it has...
    A cold climate with little snow
    A dry climate with little rainfall
    A (temperate) mild climate with plenty of rainfall
    A wet climate with plenty of rainfall
    30s
  • Q3
    Central Mexico's climate is good for which industry?
    Agriculture (farming)
    Mining
    Manufacturing
    Logging
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the main reason over 19 million people live n Mexico City and the surrounding area?
    Because it has an international airport
    Because there are many jobs
    Because the land is good for farming
    Because cost of living is low
    30s
  • Q5
    What is Mexico's most valuable natural resource?
    Oil
    Agriculture
    Cattle
    Minerals
    30s
  • Q6
    Where is Mexico's most valuable resource found?
    The Gulf of Mexico
    Central Mexico
    The Sierra Madre Mountains
    The Atlantic coast
    30s
  • Q7
    Why are many Mexicans moving to towns along the US border?
    To work in customs for the Mexican government
    To work in the transportation industry
    To work in factories owned by US, Japanese, and European companies
    30s
  • Q8
    80% of Mexico’s exports are shipped to which country?
    The U.S.
    Colombia
    Canada
    The U.K.
    30s
  • Q9
    Cuba is an island country; therefore, __________ is an important economic activity.
    Manufacturing
    Hunting
    Fishing
    Farming
    30s
  • Q10
    Which crops does Cuba produce?
    Tomatoes, peppers, and onions
    Sugarcane, coffee beans, and tobacco
    Corn, wheat, and barley
    Potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms
    30s
  • Q11
    Because Cuba lacks mineral resources and productive goods; what must the country do to get these goods for its consumers?
    Create more trade barriers
    Invest in the mining industry
    Increase the number of factories in the country
    Import them from other countries
    30s
  • Q12
    Why do most Cubans live in urban areas?
    To be near the cultural center
    To work in factories
    To attend colleges
    To access less expensive housing
    30s
  • Q13
    In what industry do most Cubans who do not live in cities work?
    Manufacturing
    Agriculture (farming)
    Mining
    Fishing
    30s
  • Q14
    Who are Cuba's main trading partners?
    Venezuela and China
    The U.S. and Venezuela
    The U.S. and China
    The Soviet Union and China
    30s
  • Q15
    Why aren't the US and Cuba major trading partners?
    Because tariffs on goods imported from the U.S. are too high
    Because the U.S. placed an embargo on Cuba in the 1960's
    Because the U.S. imposed a quota on argicultural products imported from Cuba
    Because the two countries are too far apart
    30s

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