LA Natural Resources

Match the key words with their definitions.

• Cutting down trees to make things

• Logging

• Sending goods to another country to sell

• Ecotourism

• Traveling to natural places to learn

• Resources

• Things we use to help us live and work

• Export

What is the main reason why rainforests are shrinking?

• People are cutting down trees for wood and clearing land for farming.

• Animals are destroying the trees.

• The rainforests are naturally dying out.

• People are planting too many trees.

What is ecotourism and how does it help the rainforests?

• Ecotourism is a type of tourism that focuses on visiting historical sites.

• Ecotourism is a type of tourism that focuses on visiting natural places and protecting them.

• Ecotourism is a type of tourism that focuses on visiting cities.

• Ecotourism is a type of tourism that focuses on visiting amusement parks.

Why are rain forests important to the Earth's air?

• They produce rain for farming.

• They release carbon dioxide and absorb oxygen.

• They clean the air by taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.

• They trap harmful gases in the soil.

What are the Pampas in Argentina and Uruguay known for?

• Growing coffee and cocoa

• Mining gemstones

• Raising cattle for beef

• Providing oil and gas

What is one product made from rain forest plants?

• Beef

• Medicines

• Coffee

• Tin

Which crops are commonly grown in Central America and the Caribbean?

• Wheat, barley, and oats

• Sugar, coffee, cocoa, bananas, and fruits

• Corn, potatoes, and rice

• Grapes, olives, and avocados

What type of resource is Venezuela a top producer of?

• Tin

• Copper

• Oil

• Gemstones

​ (a)   region has the best conditions for farming in Latin America.

• The Caribbean
• South America
• Mexico
• United States

Latin America's two main energy resources are ​ (a)   and​ (b)   .

• oil
• gas
• coal
• nuclear
• emeralds