Mexico
Mexico is the world's leading producer of
silver
Some Canadians view NAFTA as a threat to their
culture
The Northwestern European Plain is used mainly for
agriculture.
Most of Central America was colonized by
Spain
Which modern day country was a culture hearth?
Iraq
What is true of rivers and lakes in Northern Mexico?
There are few of them, and they are small.
Describes Canada's climate?
It varies from bitter cold to changing seasons.
Northern Europe's population patterns have been influenced by the migration of people primarily seeking to
escape conflict in their home countries or find work.
Where is most of the population of Central America located?
in highland cities and towns
What had the most influence on the rise of civilizations from culture hearths?
the agricultural revolution
What landforms lies between the Sierra Madre Occidental and the Sierra Madre Oriental?
the Mexican Plateau
Which of the following factors has been a primary influence on the arts in Canada?
native and European cultures
Finland and Sweden get hydroelectric power from
rivers formed by meltwater from glaciers.
How does being located in the Tropics affect the climate of Central America?
Central America has high temperatures and abundant rainfall year-round.
Population density is the average number of people
living on a square mile or square kilometer of land.
About how much of Mexico's electricity is generated by oil and natural gas? (In percentage)
75%
What is an economic similarity between the United States and Canada?
Both countries maintain a market economy
Iceland has abundant geothermal energy sources because of the region's
tectonic activity
Most people in the Caribbean live
near capital cities or major ports.
What is an example of how government is influenced by geography?
a natural boundary
Originating in Mexico, the axolotl is a paedomorphic species of which order of amphibians?
Salamander
Made famous by the novels of L.M. Montgomery, Green Gables House is a tourist attraction in what Canadian province?
Prince Edward Island
Which of these countries is the smallest by area?
Liechtenstein
Of the seven Central American nations, how many have only one coastline?
2
What is the coldest sea on Earth?
The White Sea