Physical Features of Latin America
Latin America
U.S. and Canada
Miscellaneous
Physical Geography
100

Creates hydroelectricity and was built on the Parana River.

Itaipu Dam

100

How did the opening of the Panama Canal affect economic development in Latin America?

Decreased shipping costs

100

Canada provides free health care to its citizens. What type of economic system is this considered?

socialist economic system



100

#1 Movie in America today

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

100

Which physical process contributes to the reduction in the size of islands in the Pacific
Ocean over time?

Erosion

200

Longest mountain range in the world at over 4,300 miles long.

Andes Mountains

200

Increasing demand for beef exports from Brazil has resulted in increased deforestation and a higher the standard of living for ranchers in the Amazon region. Which of the following processes is most responsible for causing these changes?

Globalization

200

The Great Plains region of the United States and Canada is characterized by a common —

vegetation type

200

Number 1 song today in the U.S.

All I want for Christmas is you. 

Mariah Carrey

200

Which of the following typically occurs in the biosphere?

The interaction of plants and animals within specific climate regions

300

This lake is located in Peru at an elevation over 12,000 ft. above sea level.

Lake Titicaca

300

The Columbian Exchange was most responsible for the spatial diffusion of which set of products to Latin America?

Cattle, horses, sugar

300

President of Mexico

Obrador

300

Number 1 non-Christmas song in the U.S. today.

Creepin'

Metro Boomin

300

 Which physical process is most responsible for the formation of islands in the Pacific Ocean?

Tectonic activity

400

Mountain range located in Central Mexico.

Sierra Madres

400


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?

Mountain barriers

400

Prime Minister of Canada

Trudeau

400

Best record in the NFL today

Philadelphia Eagles 12-1

400

Which two factors have the greatest effect on climate?

Latitude and distance from water

500

Straight named after the man given credit as the first person to circumnavigate the globe.

Straight of Magellan 
500

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

near the equator

500

Largest of the Great Lakes

Lake Superior
500

Name the 4 teams left in the World Cup

Croatia, France, Argentina, and Morocco 

500

Created by deposition of sediment that is carried by a river and enters slower-moving or stagnant water.

Delta