Key Terms
____________________ is the movement of people, goods and ideas from one place to another.
Migration
Which Push factor led many people from Ireland to immigrate to the U.S. in the 1800s?
Starvation from the Potato Famine
What is the largest city in Mexico?
Mexico City
Migrant workers from which Latin American country were once able to come to the U.S. legally because of the Bracero Program?
Mexico
Experts believe Americans are going to spend $9 Billion on what upcoming Holiday?
____________________ is the destruction and removal of trees from land for use in agriculture, logging or development.
Deforestation
Which Push Factor caused a large portion of Venezuelans to flee the country?
Inflation or Hyperinflation
What is the only Portuguese-speaking country in Latin America?
Brazil
How much did Brazil spend on the World Cup and Summer Olympics combined?
$32 Billion
A large group of people are currently migrating from Central America to the U.S. and which other country?
Mexico
____________________ is the status of being unable to afford essentials such as food, clothing and shelter.
Poverty
Which Push Factor led to a large migration stream of Vietnamese people to Iowa?
War & Violence
Which city in Brazil recently hosted the Olympics in 2016?
Rio de Janeiro
In which Latin American country is the economy suffering from Hyperinflation?
Venezuela
For the past several years, experts have noted the strong U.S. economy as having a ________ market.
Bull
_____________________ is an increase in the supply of money, decreasing its overall value when buying goods and services.
Inflation
What are TWO Push Factors that have led to Latin American immigration to the United States?
Poverty, Violence, Spatial Inequality, Lack of Jobs, Low Standard of Living, etc.
Which country are a large many Venezuelans fleeing to?
Brazil
Which fast food restaurant was accused of causing deforestation to large portions of the Amazon Rainforest?
Burger King
Which Communist country has begun removing to remove many of its weapons and soldiers from its border, referred to as a Demilitarized Zone?
North Korea
_____________________ is the unequal distribution of land and resources amongst people. (2 words)
Spatial Inequality
In countries like Mexico, what is a push factor that is causing large groups of people to leave the rural countryside?
Lack of Jobs, Low Standard of Living, etc.
Aside from Brazil, which European country colonized most of Latin America?
Spain
Which city is set to host the 2028 Olympics?
Los Angeles, California
Which Asian country is currently building artificial islands and bridges through its neighboring ocean?
China