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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes Mexico City?Rural area and tropicalHot, polluted, and crowdedLocated on the coast of the Gulf of MexicoIn northern Mexico near the border with USA
- 2. Multiple ChoiceHow do the Sierra Madres mountains impact standard of living for the people of Mexico?The mountains create a bowl-shaped valley which traps pollution.The mountains allow for easier travel to South America.The mountains promote the growth of rainforests and agriculture.The mountains run right down the middle of Mexico and Mexico City.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the impact of 20 million people living in Mexico City?There will be plenty of jobs for all those seeking employment.Cars and factories will cause a rise in air pollution.Nuclear radiation released from factories will destroy the environment.Natural disasters like tsunamis and monsoons will increase.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHow does geography impact the standard of living of people in Mexico?The most population lives in the northern desert areas of Mexico.The coasts are sparsely populated because of pollution.The valley between the mountains traps pollution from blowing away.The city can view the mountains quite easily.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich is true of the Rio Grande?It is the airport in Mexico City.It's in the Yucatan Peninsula.It's the capital of Mexico.It is the border between USA and Mexico.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich is true of Mexico City's location?Mexico City is located along the eastern coast bordering the Gulf of Mexico.Mexico City is in the northern desert area.Mexico City is in the Central Plateau.Mexico City is in the southern region near Guatemala.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich is true of Mexico's geography?It's mountains continue north and become the Rockies in USA.It has no mountains or valleys, just one large, flat, fertile plain.It is a peninsula in the Gulf of Mexico.It borders every country in Central America.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich is true of the languages of Latin America?Portuguese is spoken in Brazil, and Spanish is spoken throughout the rest of Latin America.Spanish is spoken throughout Brazil, and most other countries speak English.Slavic languages were brought by the Vikings when they colonized Latin America.They speak Latin in Latin America.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich is true of where people live in Brazil?Most live in the interior area, along the Amazon River.Most live along the coasts.Most live in rural areas for access to new technology.Most live in the southern area due to hot climate in the north.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich environmental issue is MOST LIKELY the focus of Brazil's government?Oil pollution in the riverAir pollution causing cancerDeforestation and increasing clear cuttingOver-extraction of natural resources from mines
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIf the Amazon River flows INTO the Atlantic Ocean, where does it begin?Appalachian Mountains in southern BrazilAlps Mountains in northern ColombiaAlborz Mountains in western VenezuelaAndes Mountains in western Brazil
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich is true of Brazil's ability to trade?Brazil borders only 2 other countries in South America, limiting trade.Brazil has many ports on the coast, increasing trade.Brazil has many frozen rivers, limiting trade.Brazil does not need to trade because it has all the resources it needs.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceTo be landlocked is to be _____.completely surrounded by land.surrounded on 3 sides by water.completely surrounded by water.surrounded on 2 sides by water.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is true of Brazil's economy?Even though it's the largest country, it has the smallest economy in South America.Its natural borders increase its ability to trade with neighboring countries.The government requires voting which increases the literacy rate.Brazil has only traditional economy since the natives are hunters-gatherers.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich is true of where people live in Cuba?Most live in the rural areas for the farming opportunities.Most live in urban areas where the best jobs are located.Most live in the north near the US border.Most live along the coast at the beaches.
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