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Central America & Caribbean economies contain which 2 main elements in their economy2 help people meet their basic needs.
A. Agriculture and tourism
B.Agriculture and industry
C.Tourism and industry
D.Trade and industry
A. Agriculture and tourism
Increasing demand for beef exports from Brazil has resulted in increased deforestation & a higher the standard of living.
A. Outsourcing
B. Conservation
C. Globalization
D. Free trade agreements
C. Globalization
The introduction of sugarcane to Latin America created a migration pattern in which
A. Brazilians living in cities moved to the countryside to find work
B. significant numbers of enslaved Africans were brought to Brazil
C. Europeans came to Latin America in large numbers to work on plantations
D. native American Indian tribes in North America migrated to Latin America
B. significant numbers of enslaved Africans were brought to Brazil
Both Brazil and Haiti are culturally unique in Latin America because
A. slavery was not practiced in either place
B. Carnival is an important tradition in both places
C. Spanish is not the primary language in either place
D. both experience devastating hurricanes in the summer
C. Spanish is not the primary language in either place
Which of the following best describes language patterns in Europe?
A. The population is largely multilingual.
B. English is mostly spoken in Eastern Europe.
C. A variety linguistic differences has fueled conflicts.
D. Many Europeans resist learning a second language.
A. The population is largely multilingual.
The Atacama Desert in Peru is considered to be the driest place on the earth. Which geographic factor is most responsible.
A. Latitude
B. Longitude
C. Mountain barriers
D. Position on continent
C. Mountain barriers
The Amazon Rainforest is located in a tropical climate region, which indicates that it is located in latitudes that are
A. near the equator
B. considered mid-latitudes
C. farthest from the equator
D. closest to the Atlantic Ocean
A. near the equator
In what way would this policy be a benefit for people other than those living in Brazil?
A. It serves as a model for protecting other threatened ecosystems.
B. It ensures that wood will be available for export to other regions.
C. It provides for the development of ecotourism in a protected area.
D. It creates an international group dedicated to sustainable development.
A. It serves as a model for protecting other threatened ecosystems.
Brazil is addressing the issue of deforestation by
A. signing treaties
B. passing legislation
C. punishing companies
D.investing in new technologies
B. passing legislation
Most economic activities in Nicaragua and Honduras would be categorized as
A. primary and tertiary
B. primary and secondary
C. tertiary and quaternary
D. secondary and tertiary
B. primary and secondary
One way the migration pattern shown on the map changed cultural patterns in Latin America was by
A. spreading Christianity
B. establishing a trade in firearms
C. introducing new music styles
D. introducing the Spanish language
C. introducing new music styles
In what way did the events affect current demographic patterns in Latin America?
A. Most of the population is comprised of indigenous peoples
B. A majority of the people trace their ancestry to indigenous groups
C. Indigenous peoples are underrepresented in the overall population
D. Numbers of indigenous females outnumber that of indigenous males
C. Indigenous peoples are underrepresented in the overall population
In what way is El Dia de Los Muertos an example of cultural convergence?
A. The Aztec calendar had to be changed to establish El Dia de Los Muertos.
B. Colonization helped to spread El Dia de Los Muertos celebrations to
C. Indigenous cultural practices like El Dia de Los Muertos were adapted by
D. Traditional practices like El Dia de Los Muertos and Halloween celebrations
C. Indigenous cultural practices like El Dia de Los Muertos were adapted by
In what way might the governments of Germany and Spain address the issues caused by these demographic conditions?
A. Advocating for increased immigration
B. Granting money to build daycare facilities
C. Passing legislation to limit the size of families
D. Providing funding to build more schools
A. Advocating for increased immigration
Which of the following best describes the demographic trends in Germany and Spain?
A. Baby booms are happening in both regions.
B. Spain has more males compared to Germany.
C. Germany has fewer elderly compared to Spain.
D. Both nations are experiencing lower birth rates.
D. Both nations are experiencing lower birth rates.
Which argument would be supported by those who favor the Schengen policy?
A. Millions of Europeans cross borders for work each day.
B. Lack of border controls makes it difficult to combat terrorism.
C. Economic integration keeps the standard of living high.
D. A refugee crisis in Europe is aggravated by unsecured borders.
A. Millions of Europeans cross borders for work each day.
The building of these pipelines is a technological innovation that has allowed for
A. transfer of nuclear energy from the west to the east
B. exchange of oil and gas resources from western to eastern Russia
C. movement of needed water sources to eastern Russia and Siberia
D. movement of the natural resources of oil and gas to essential water ports
D. movement of the natural resources of oil and gas to essential water ports
Capitalism has its roots or beginnings in which continent?
A. Europe
B. North America
C. Asia
D. South America
A. Europe
The use of the Euro and the removal of trade barriers in the European Union has created
A. a large united trade zone across Europe
B. high unemployment in non-EU countries
C. increased demand for agricultural products
D. a shift from manufacturing jobs to service industries
A. a large united trade zone across Europe
a shift from manufacturing jobs to service industries
A. Mining
B. Fishing
C. Tourism
D. Oil drilling
C. Tourism
Oil : _______________ ::Granite :_______________
A. Italy, North Sea
B. North Sea, Italy
C. Sweden, Italy
D. Italy, Sweden
B. North Sea, Italy
Which nation was broken into five countries
A. Yugoslavia
B. Soviet Union
C. Czechoslovakia
D. Germany
A. Yugoslavia
The first step taken towards the formation of the European Union was the creation of
A. a defensive alliance among the European powers
B.a common market for the coal and steel industries
C. the constitution for a united European parliament system
D. new national boundaries in Europe following the world wars
B.a common market for the coal and steel industries
Which of the following is a unifying economic force for european countries.
A. NATO
B. United Nations
C. European Union
D. World Trade Organization
C. European Union
The cultural landscape of many places in Europe is characterized by
A. shopping malls
B. bullfighting rings
C. historic cathedrals
D. large national parks
C. historic cathedrals