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Geography Review
Georgia Milestones
Question | Answer |
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The ecology of Brazil's rain forest is most threatened by which human activity? | cutting down trees |
Which Latin-American country is the only one whose language and culture have been greatly influenced by Portugal, because it was the only colony of Portugal in Latin America? | Brazil |
Most of Latin America’s culture was influenced mainly by which country? | Spain |
What best explains why the United States is Canada's largest trading partner? | location |
Canada is the world's second largest country in terms of land area. However, about 75 percent of Canada's population lives within 100 miles of its southern border. Why? | Canada's southern region has a milder climate than its northern region. |
How is a parliamentary system different from a presidential system? | The prime minister is not directly chosen by voters |
Which factor best helps to explain why a strong navy and a large fleet of trading ships have been an important part of Great Britain's history? | its geographic location |
Why are Canadians' concerned about pollution of the Great Lakes? | The Great Lakes are a major source of Canada's drinking water. |
After 1986, Chernobyl, Ukraine, was abandoned. What caused the people to abandon this city? | The nuclear power plant exploded and radiation levels were unsafe. |