Land and Water
A dense evergreen forest that has abundant rainfall throughout the year.
rain forest
the height of land above sea level
elevation
When products are made and sold in multiple different ways, the money of the economy is
diversified
Which of the following are 2 countries located in the Caribbean islands?
Uruguay, Mexico, Panama, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Cuba
Cuba and Jamaica
Are fish a natural resource?
yes
a long river in northern South America
Amazon River
climate effects the ___________ of a country due to how it effects the goods how many are available to sell or trade
economy
Are trees a natural resource?
yes
In which hemisphere is Latin America located?
Western
Mexico has a_________________ region where most of the population lives.
Central Plateau
a large raised area of mostly level land
plateau
a warm ocean current that affects climates in many regions of Latin America, especially South America
El Nino
Which Latin American country is a leader in copper?
Chile
What landform dominates the majority of Latin America, especially South America?
mountains
When El Nino warms the Pacific ocean, what happens to the fishing industry?.
it suffers and hurts the economy
flat grassland regions
pampas
a tropical, wet climate is
hot, humid, rainy weather all year
The main economies of Central America are?
coffee, sugar cane, cacao trees
What is the best climate for growing coffee and bananas?
tropical wet
How are some of the Caribbean Islands formed?
by active volcanoes
narrow strip of land that has water on both sides and that joins 2 larger bodies of water
isthmus
Where are 2 of the driest places on Earth located in Latin America.
Which Caribbean Island is rich in oil reserves?
Trinidad
to be able to grow multiple types of crops you need
rich soil, warm climate
one of the major uses of the rivers in Central America is to produce
hydroelectricity