Physical Geography
What is the longest mountain range in Latin America?
The Andes Mountains.
What farming method did the Incas use on mountains?
Terrace farming.
Name one ancient civilization of Latin America.
The Aztec, Maya, or Inca.
What Latin American country has close trade ties with the United States?
Mexico.
What global crop is Latin America one of the world’s top producers of?
Coffee.
What is the world’s largest rainforest located in South America?
The Amazon Rainforest.
What is slash-and-burn farming?
Cutting and burning forests to create farmland.
Which two European countries most influenced Latin America’s languages?
Spain and Portugal.
What is Cuba’s form of government?
Communist system
What is one modern issue caused by rapid urbanization in Latin America?
Overcrowding, pollution, or poverty in megacities.
Which South American desert is one of the driest places on Earth?
The Atacama Desert.
Give one example of how people in Latin America adapt to their environment.
Irrigation, terrace farming, or storm shelters.
What religion is most common in Latin America due to colonization?
Roman Catholicism.
Which country is an example of an emerging economy in Latin America?
Brazil.
What are remittances?
Money sent back home by people who migrated abroad.
Name one major river in Latin America besides the Amazon.
The Orinoco or the Rio de la Plata.
Give one example of how people in Latin America modify their environment.
Deforestation, building canals, urban sprawl.
Name one major cultural celebration in Latin America.
Día de los Muertos or Carnival.
What trade group connects countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay?
MERCOSUR
Give one example of how Latin America is connected to the world through culture.
Soccer, music, food, or tourism.
How does the Panama Canal affect trade in Latin America?
It provides a shortcut for global shipping between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
What is one major environmental challenge facing the Amazon Rainforest today?
Deforestation.
How does Latin America’s culture show a blend of indigenous and European influences?
Through languages, religion, food, and music traditions.
What is one economic challenge many Latin American countries face?
Inequality, corruption, or reliance on exports.
Which issue is more urgent for Latin America today: deforestation, migration, or poverty? Explain why.
(Accept any thoughtful answer with reasoning).