Maps
What body of water is west of South America?
The Pacific Ocean
Which city was once named the most polluted city in the world?
Mexico city
What is one major thing that would deter people from moving to Cuba?
Hurricanes
This physical feature takes up most of northern Brazil.
Amazon Rainforest
Latin America is composed of 4 parts:
Mexico
Central America
Most of the caribbean
and ....
South America
What mountain range is found on the wester coast of Mexico?
Sierra Madre
What is one way the lives of people in Mexico City is affected by air pollution?
Sometimes they have to wear masks, school is delayed or cancelled, work is cancelled, they develop health issues due to constant exposure.
Many people live in Cuba's capital city called
Havana
Brazil's major export is...
coffee
Most people in our focus countries live in ....
urban areas/cities
What mountain range is found in Chile?
Which of the following is a reason Mexico City has more air pollution?
A. Desertification
B. Factories from the U.S.
C. Vehicle emissions from overcrowding
D. Desertification due to lack of jobs
C. Vehicle emissions from overcrowding
Cuba's top export is.....
sugar/sugar cane
Why do most people tend to live in urbans areas?
Urban areas or cities provide job opportunities in the service industry (government, education, tourism, health, etc.)
A top export for Mexico is....
oil
What Sea is north of South America?
Caribbean Sea
Why don't people live in northern Mexico?
It has a desert climate that is uncomfortable to live in
Fishing
People live with _____ miles of the eastern coast of Brazil.
200
Mexico's top trading partner is ...
The U.S.
Which of these countries is found in Central America?
A. Ecuador
B. Panama
C. Chile
D. Cuba
B. Panama
What attracts people to central Mexico?
Arable farm land and major cities that provide jobs
True/False: 27% of the land in Cuba is arable.
True
What is the main purpose of deforestation in the Amazon?
Cattle Ranching
Brazil shares a border with ...
Colombia