Geography of Latin America
What large body of water is bordered by the southeastern U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean?
Gulf of Mexico)
What is one major cause of deforestation in Brazil?
Cattle ranching, logging, farming
Where do most people in Brazil live and why?
Southeast coast; better jobs and climate
What is a mestizo?
Person of European and Native ancestry
Who is the chief executive in a presidential democracy like Brazil?
President
Name the desert found in northern Chile
Atacama Desert
How has deforestation affected the Amazon Rainforest?
Loss of biodiversity, climate change, etc.
How does Cuba's island location affect trade?
Depends on ships; uses sea routes
What is a mulatto?
Person of European and African ancestry
How does citizen participation differ in Cuba vs. Mexico?
Cuba - limited; Mexico - democratic voting
What mountain range runs along the western coast of South America?
Andes Mountains
What is a solution to deforestation in Brazil?
(Sustainable logging, conservation laws
What natural resource is abundant in Mexico and supports its economy?
Oil
Name one cultural influence from Europeans in Latin America.
Spanish language, Catholic religion
What type of economy does Cuba have?
Command economy
What man-made waterway connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?
Panama Canal
What causes air pollution in Mexico City?
(Car emissions, geography/trapped smog
Describe Brazil’s climate and its impact on natural resources.
(Tropical; rich rainforests and farmland
Name two effects of blended ethnic groups in Latin America.
New foods, music, languages
Name one difference between presidential and parliamentary democracy.
Presidential = elected separately)
Which two mountain ranges are collectively known as the Sierra Madres?
Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre Oriental
Name one solution to reduce air pollution in Mexico City.
Public transit, cleaner fuels
How does geography limit or help trade in Latin America?
Mountains can block; coasts help
What religion did Europeans bring to Latin America?
Christianity - mostly Catholicism
What is the role of voting in a democracy?
To choose leaders, make decisions