Ch. 9 lesson 2 review

How does literacy affect income?

• Literacy leads to lower income as it increases competition for jobs
• Literacy can positively affect income by opening up more job opportunities, increasing productivity, and enabling individuals to access higher-paying jobs.
• Literacy has no impact on income
• Literacy decreases income due to oversaturation of skilled workers

How is Costa Rica's literacy rate?

• Lower than average

• the lowest in Central America

• Higher than other Central American countries

• 0%

What kind of soil does guatemala have?

• Sandy

• Tropical

• Alkaline

• Volcanic

What kind of army does Costa Rica have?

• Costa Rica has a mandatory military service for all citizens
• Costa Rica relies on mercenaries for military defense
• Costa Rica has a large standing army
• Costa Rica does not have an army.

The country of Panama is best known for

• Panama Canal
• Panama Hat
• Panama Papers
• Panama City

The people of Cuba and Haiti endure?

• natural disasters and social unrest
• educational opportunities and technological advancements
• cultural celebrations and community support
• economic hardships and political instability

What kind of economy does Cuba have?

• Market economy
• Mixed economy
• Traditional economy
• Command economy

Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States?

• True

• False

What are remittances?

• Remittances are funds sent by governments to migrants.
• Remittances are funds sent by banks to migrants.
• Remittances are funds sent by migrants to their home country.
• Remittances are funds sent by charities to migrants.

Which Caribbean country has the highest standard of living?

• Jamaica
• Puerto Rico

• Cuba
• Dominican Republic