Which word means, "The process by which carbon and oxygen cycle among plants, people and animals and the environment?
carbon-oxygen cycle
100
As we read in Enrique's Journey, how are immigrants traveling across Mexico to reach the US?
By riding on the tops of trains
100
What two continents is Latin America located in?
North America, South America
200
Do most Mexicans live in rural areas (countryside) or urban areas (cities)?
Urban areas
200
What is the capital of Brazil?
Brasilia
200
Which word means, "The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas, resulting in the growth of urban areas"?
urbanization
200
As we read in Enrique's Journey, what part of Latin America are most of these immigrants coming from?
Central America (mostly Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua)
200
Why is Latin America called Latin America?
Because most of the dominant languages spoken are Latin languages (Spanish, Portuguese)
300
Approximately what percentage of Mexicans live in poverty?
46%, almost half of all Mexicans
300
Approximately how many Brazilians live on less than $2/day?
40 million (20% of the population)
300
Which word means, "Worsening economic conditions in the countryside, including rising unemployment and growing poverty"?
rural decline
300
Why have thousands of children been entering the US illegally?
They are trying to find their parents.
300
Which two countries colonized most of Latin America between the 1500s - 1800s?
Spain and Portugal
400
What does "mestizo" mean?
It means mixed race, referring to people who are a mix of native and European ancestry.
400
Why is clear-cutting bad for the rain forest?
It makes it very difficult to repair and regrow the rain forest after it has been clear-cut.
400
Which word means, "Using resources in ways that meet the needs of people today without hurting the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This means finding ways to use resources without using them up."?
sustainable development
400
What are three specific dangers of riding the rails across Mexico?
Rape. Being robbed by gangs. Being knocked off the train by trees. Being thrown off the train by gangs. Getting sucked under the train. Minimal food and water. Local townspeople calling the police on immigrants.
400
What three South American countries speak neither Spanish nor Portuguese?
Guyana (English), Suriname (Dutch), French Guiana (French)
500
What are three problems urbanization and overcrowding have caused Mexico City?
Increased poverty. Increased crime. Lots of pollution and smog. Crowded streets.
500
Brazil is made up of many ethnic groups. Aside from the native Amerindians (native Brazilians), what two continents do most Brazilians' ancestries come from?
Europe (mainly Portugal) and Africa (from the slave trade).
500
Which word means, "The unequal distribution of wealth or resources in a geographic area, so that some places are richer than others"?
spatial inequality
500
Approximately how many children were detained by American border patrol in 2014?
around 60,000 children
500
Name one South American country Roman has been to.