Democracy
What is the definition of a democracy?
A government run by the citizens, or people who legally live there.
What is the major desert named in South America?
Atacama
________ is a threat to the future of many Latin American countries.
Climate change
Panama is a member of NAFTA: true or false?
False
What are the two main categories of exports from Latin America?
Agricultural products and natural resources
How are decisions made in a representative democracy?
Decisions are made by representatives on behalf of the general population
This mountain range runs along South America's western coast.
The Andes
What are three climate change threats facing the Caribbean Islands right now?
Rising sea levels, longer dry seasons, shorter wet seasons, decreased tourism due to environmental damages, stronger hurricanes
What year was NAFTA enacted?
1994
Mexico has 4/10 of the largest _______ producing mines in the world
Silver
Who or what group is believed to have invented Democracy?
The ancient Greeks were the first to create a democracy.
The grasslands of the pampas are found in this country.
Argentina
What Latin American country was the last to sign the Paris Climate Accord? HINT: Originally they did not sign it.
Nicaragua
What is the largest economy in Latin America?
Brazil
Brazil is the largest producer of ________ in the world.
Iron
What decade sparked a shift towards democratization in Latin America?
1980s
Land wise, which is the largest country and smallest country in Latin America?
Largest = Brazil, Smallest = Suriname
What is the greatest environmental threat to the Caribbean islands?
Stronger, more frequent hurricanes
What is the poorest country in Latin America?
Venezuela
Venezuela has the largest reserves of ________ in the world.
Oil
Name 4 goals of Democracy
- Protect the people
- Maintain order and balance
- Provide for the common good of society
- Protect life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
What are the most populated countries in Latin America in order from 1-4
1- Brazil 2- Mexico 2- Colombia 3- Argentina
What is a major environmental issue in the Amazon rain forest in Brazil?
Deforestation
What are the five sovereign member states in MERCOSUR?
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela
Chile has the largest reserves of ________ in the world.
Copper