Challenges Facing South America

What is a major political problem in South America mentioned in the text?

• Education reform

• Corruption

• Trade agreements

• Deforestation

Which country in South America has taken some steps to halt damage to the rainforest due to deforestation?

• Argentina

• Venezuela

• Brazil

• Colombia

What have Presidents Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro been known to do in Venezuela?

• Improve the economy

• Reduce poverty

• Silence critics

• Promote free speech

What is the name of the rebel group that the Colombian government reached a peace agreement with in 2016?

• FARC

• Mercosur

• Pacific Alliance

• FARC-EP

Which two trade agreements are mentioned as efforts to improve South American economies?

• Mercosur and Pacific Alliance

• NAFTA and CAFTA

• ASEAN and SAFTA

• EU and EFTA

What is a major economic issue in South America according to the text?

• High military spending

• Unequal income distribution

• Overpopulation

• Lack of natural resources

What is a major environmental challenge facing South America?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Desertification

• Air pollution

What is a significant problem in Venezuela related to the environment?

• Earthquakes

• Pollution

• Deforestation

• Water scarcity