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CA 10 Latin America
Geography & impact
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which project cost more than $350 million? It used 3.4 million cubic meters of concrete went into building the locks, and nearly 240 million cubic yards of rock and dirt were excavated during the American construction phase. Many workers died. | The Panama Canal |
| What was the purpose of the Panama Canal? | It was a SHORT CUT. It connected the Pacific Ocean & Atlantic Ocean. |
| What was the impact of the Panama Canal? | Trade with Asia & Europe was possible for the Americas. |
| What is a major effect of deforestation in Brazil? | extinction of plant and animal species |
| How has population growth contributed to smog in Mexico City? | there are more automobiles |
| Which country has the Amazon River flow through it? | Brazil |
| Which country is the largest island in the Caribbean? | Cuba |
| What was the most expensive construction project in US history? Why was it done? P.S. It's the only cultural feature we learned. | The Panama Canal - made trade with Asia & Europe possible for Latin American countries. |
| Why are Brazil's cities on the coastline? | The economy depends on shipping. This is where the ports are. |
| Where do people in Cuba live? | Most Cubans live and work in cities. |
| What is Brazil's environmental issue? | Deforestation |
| What would limit clearcutting in the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil? | restricting cattle ranching so that trees aren't cut down. |
| Why does Cuba have to import food for its people? | There's not enough land on the island to grow food for all its people. |
| Which mountains are located in Mexico? | Sierra Madres |
| Environmental issue: Air Pollution. Which Latin American City is affected the most? | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Which factor contributes to air pollution in Mexico City? | the city's high elevation (the mountains trap the pollution) |
| How can air pollution be reduced in Mexico City? | restrict industrial production in the city |
| Why does the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest threaten the world? | 20% of the World's oxygen comes from the Amazon Rainforest |
| Use the "Targets" to locate political and physical features on the map. |
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