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Unit 3 Exam - Latin America

Quiz by Carissa Madrid

Grade 6
Social Studies K-HS (Archived)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    Which environmental issue is caused by the burning of the Amazon rainforest?
    Pollution
    Climate change
    Ecosystem destruction
    Deforestation
    45s
  • Q2
    Which natural resource is being heavily exploited in the Amazon rainforest?
    Timber/Logging/Deforestation
    Diamonds
    Oil
    Gold
    45s
  • Q3
    What is the main source of air pollution in major cities in Latin America?
    Vehicle emissions
    Burning of fossil fuels
    Industrial waste
    Deforestation
    30s
  • Q4
    What type of pollution does Latin America face?
    Soil erosion
    Deforestation
    Air pollution
    Water pollution
    45s
  • Q5
    What is one of the main causes of habitat destruction in Latin America?
    Road construction
    Urbanization
    Clearing land for agriculture
    Mining activities
    45s
  • Q6
    Which country in Latin America is known for having the Amazon Rainforest?
    Mexico
    Colombia
    Argentina
    Brazil
    45s
  • Q7
    Which country in Latin America is known for having a significant portion of the Andes mountain range?
    Peru
    Mexico
    Brazil
    Chile
    45s
  • Q8
    What is the largest river in Latin America?
    Amazon River
    Yangtze River
    Nile River
    Mississippi River
    45s
  • Q9
    What is the largest rainforest in the world?
    Tongass National Forest
    Daintree Rainforest
    Amazon Rainforest
    Congo Rainforest
    45s
  • Q10
    Which civilization had a capital city called Cuzco?
    Aztecs
    Incas
    Mayans
    45s
  • Q11
    Which civilization practiced human sacrifice?
    Aztecs
    Mayans
    Incas
    45s
  • Q12
    Which disease was introduced to the Americas from Europe during the Columbian Exchange?
    Yellow Fever
    Malaria
    Cholera
    Smallpox
    45s
  • Q13
    Which crop was introduced to the Americas from Africa during the Columbian Exchange?
    Sugarcane
    Tomatoes
    Potatoes
    Corn
    45s
  • Q14
    Which of the following was brought from Europe to the Americas during the Columbian Exchange?
    Maize
    Pineapple
    Cocoa beans
    Horses
    45s
  • Q15
    What was one major effect of the Columbian Exchange on the indigenous populations of the Americas?
    The development of advanced technology
    The establishment of democratic governments
    The increase in their trading networks
    The spread of diseases from Europe, which led to a decline in their population
    45s

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