Unit 04 Test Review

One way the migration pattern shown on the map changed cultural patterns in Latin America was by-

• spreading Christianity

• introducing new food and music styles

• establishing a trade in firearms

The Atacama Desert in Peru is considered to be the driest place on the earth. Which geographic factor is most responsible for producing this phenomenon?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Mountain barriers

• Position on continent

The Amazon Rainforest is located in a tropical climate region, which indicates that it is located in latitudes that are —

• near the equator

• considered mid-latitudes

• farthest from the equator

• closest to the Atlantic Ocean

All of the following are true facts about the Amazon River EXCEPT

• The Amazon River is the widest/largest river in the world.

• The Amazon River has smaller connecting rivers that provide access to the Atlantic Ocean

• The Amazon River flows through the largest rain forest in the world.

• The Amazon River is located in the country of Chile

Both Brazil and Haiti are culturally unique in Latin America because —

• slavery was not practiced in either place

• Carnival is an important tradition in both places

• Spanish is not the primary language in either place

• both experience devastating hurricanes in the summer

A common cultural element that distinguishes Latin America includes —

• a belief in isolationism

• a lack of cultural diversity

• the predominance of Roman Catholicism

• the widespread use of the Portuguese language

The Paraná River is vital to South America because-

• the majority of the river is navigable by boat

• the Itaipu and Yacyretá Dams provide hydroelectricity to the region and for export

• links Argentina and Paraguay to the ocean for trade purposes

• All of the choices are correct

The use of terrace farming by the Incas was an adaptation to —

• energy demands

• natural disasters

• climate variations

• physical geography

The Itaipu Dam built on the Parana River was created in order to —

• irrigate commercial farms in the area

• develop a shipping transportation corridor

• facilitate the movement of timber to ports

• provide hydroelectric power to the region

The forced migration of millions of Africans to Latin America resulted in cultural patterns that are characterized by —

• blended customs

• democratic values

• Christian practices

• indigenous traditions