Latin America

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_______________________: African, European, Native American

• Countries in South America

• Countries that colonized Central America

• Groups that mixed to shape the culture of Latin America today

• Most common languages spoken in Latin America

Knowing the primary language spoken in Brazil is Portuguese. Which of the following reasons best explains why this is the primary language?

• In recent years, Brazil has had many immigrants from Portugal

• Brazil was colonized by Porugal

• The Native Americans in Brazil spoke Portuguese

• Most of the countries around Brazil speak Portuguese

Which of the following factors best explains the architecture, language, and religion in Central America?

• Colonization by Spain

• A lack of trade and travel routes in the area

• Radio and TV were introduced

• Migration patterns of Native Americans

Based on the image, what headline might appear in a newspaper published in Brazil?

• Rainforest Flourishes Due to Growth

• Ranchers and Farmers Protest to Limit Deforestation

• Deforestation Destroys Natures Medicinal Cures

• Trees Chopped Down Due to North American Fire

How does the geography play a role in Mexico City's air pollution problem?

• It is one of the world's largest cities.

• The cars and factories send pollution into the air.

• The city has views of distant snowcapped mountains.

• It lies in a bowl-shaped valley that traps air pollutants.

Why do most Mexicans and Venezuelans live in urban areas?

• The climate is better in urban areas than in rural areas.

• There are better education opportunities in rural areas.

• There are more factories and jobs available in the city.

• There is more useable farmland in the country.

According to the map, which geographical feature in South America is most similar to the Rocky Mountains in North America?

• Andes Mountains

• Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains

• Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains

• Yucatan Peninsula

To reach the Pacific Coast from the Atlantic Coast of the United States, travelers could go either on a long overland journey or on an ocean trip around South America. A waterway was created in 1914 to shorten this journey called the -

• Panama Canal

• Strait of Magellan

• The Amazon River and Basin

• Caribbean Sea

All of the following are important reasons why to preserve the rainforest except....

• Plants from the rainforest provide us with many foods and medicines.

• Rainforests recycle huge quantities of water, feeding rivers, lakes, and irrigation systems.

• The abundance of trees allows logging companies to increase the need for deforestation.

• Thousands of animal species depend on the rainforest to live.

Why is it important for the U.S. to keep a good relationship with Venezuela?

• Most of the immigrants traveling to the US are from Venezuela

• Venezuela produces almost 10% of the oil that the US imports

• Venezuela and the US have very similar economies

• The US is bordered by Venezuela on the South