Question 1

What is the climate like in northern Mexico?

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Hot and dry

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Rainy and tropical

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Snowy and dry

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Hot and tropical

Question 2

Most of Mexico’s population live in central Mexico because it has...

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A (temperate) mild climate with plenty of rainfall

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A cold climate with little snow

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A dry climate with little rainfall

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A wet climate with plenty of rainfall

Question 3

Central Mexico's climate is good for which industry?

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Agriculture (farming)

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Mining

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Manufacturing

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Logging

Question 4

What is the main reason over 19 million people live n Mexico City and the surrounding area?

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Because there are many jobs

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Because it has an international airport

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Because the land is good for farming

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Because cost of living is low

Question 5

What is Mexico's most valuable natural resource?

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Oil

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Agriculture

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Cattle

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Minerals

Question 6

Where is Mexico's most valuable resource found?

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The Gulf of Mexico

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Central Mexico

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The Sierra Madre Mountains

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The Atlantic coast

Question 7

Why are many Mexicans moving to towns along the US border?

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To work in factories owned by US, Japanese, and European companies

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To work in customs for the Mexican government

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To work in the transportation industry

Question 8

80% of Mexico’s exports are shipped to which country?

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The U.S.

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Colombia

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Canada

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The U.K.

Question 9

Cuba is an island country; therefore, __________ is an important economic activity.

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Fishing

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Manufacturing

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Hunting

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Farming

Question 10

Which crops does Cuba produce?

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Sugarcane, coffee beans, and tobacco

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Tomatoes, peppers, and onions

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Corn, wheat, and barley

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Potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms

Question 11

Because Cuba lacks mineral resources and productive goods; what must the country do to get these goods for its consumers?

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Import them from other countries

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Create more trade barriers

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Invest in the mining industry

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Increase the number of factories in the country

Question 12

Why do most Cubans live in urban areas?

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To work in factories

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To be near the cultural center

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To attend colleges

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To access less expensive housing

Question 13

In what industry do most Cubans who do not live in cities work?

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Agriculture (farming)

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Manufacturing

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Mining

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Fishing

Question 14

Who are Cuba's main trading partners?

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Venezuela and China

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The U.S. and Venezuela

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The U.S. and China

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The Soviet Union and China

Question 15

Why aren't the US and Cuba major trading partners?

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Because the U.S. placed an embargo on Cuba in the 1960's

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Because tariffs on goods imported from the U.S. are too high

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Because the U.S. imposed a quota on argicultural products imported from Cuba

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Because the two countries are too far apart

Question 16

Why has Cuba suffered economically since the Soviet Union collapsed?

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Because the two countries were major trading partners

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Because the Soviet Union owed large amounts of money to Cuba

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Because Cuba imported its agricultural products from the Soviet Union

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Because Cuba took out large loans from the Soviet Union

Question 17

Where does most of Brazil’s population live?

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Along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean

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In central Brazil

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In the Amazon Rain Forest

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Along the Amazon River

Question 18

Why do very few Brazilians live in central and western Brazil?

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Because it is covered by the Amazon Rain Forest

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Because the altitude is so high

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Because air pollution is such a bad problem

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Because it is too hot and dry

Question 19

Brazil’s climate is suitable for growing which agricultural products?

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Coffee beans, sugar cane, and oranges

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Potatoes, carrots, and onions

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Tomatoes, peppers, and apples

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Tobacco, soy beans, and rice

Question 20

What natural resource makes it possible for Brazil to be able to produce steel and then make cars, machines, and other goods?

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Iron ore

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Lead

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Oil

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Aluminum

Question 21

How does Brazil’s location make it easy to trade with other nations?

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It is on the Atlantic Ocean and can easily ship products

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It has a coast along the Pacific Ocean and can trade easily with Asia

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It is the largest country in Latin America

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It has a major international airport

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