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Unit 4 Remediation
Latin American Geography and History Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Countries in South America that are "landlocked"? | Bolivia and Paraguay |
| What are the important features of the Amazon River? | -It contains 20% of the world's fresh water -It is an important trade route into inland South America -It creates fertile land when it floods |
| What are the 3 things that affect where people live and work? | Location, climate, and natural resources |
| Air pollution a major issue in Mexico City because of.... | -Sierra Madre Mountains block the pollution from leaving the Plateau of Mexico -Overpopulation and industrialization have increased the amount of pollution produced -The wind patterns are not strong enough to push the pollution away from Mexico City |
| Which industry is the primary reason for deforestation in Latin America? | Cattle farming |
| Where do most people live in Cuba, Brazil, and Venezuela? | Urban areas |
| In what ways do you still see Spain's influence in these countries today? | Most people in these countries are Roman Catholic and speak Spanish |
| What are the following recent developments in the Amazon Rainforest? | -Trans Amazon Highway -Capital was moved to Brasilia -Eco-Tourism has increased |
| What are the following problems associated with deforestation? | -Reduced soil fertilization -Mudslides -Loss of habitat for animals |
| What term refers to any raw material or agricultural product that is bought and sold such as sugarcane, coffee and tobacco? | Commodity |
| What is the reason that Cortes was able to conquer the Aztecs so easily? | European diseases killed many Native Americans who might have fought the Spanish |
| Haiti was the first Latin American country to accomplish what? | Successful enslaved revolt led by Toussaint Louverture |
| Air pollution can can cause major issues in Mexico city such as...? | -Breathing issues for people -Damage to vegetation and natural stone -Creates acid rain |
| How African people contribute to the development of the Americas? | Contributed to new cultural traditions with the blending of ethnic groups |
| Who were the two key individuals associated with the Cuban Revolution? | Castro and Batista |
| What was a lasting impact of the Cuban Revolution? | Government adopted (took on) communist ideas and reforms resulting in less political freedom for Cubans |
| What country did Cuba rely heavily on as a trade partner because they were both communist? | Soviet Union |
| Which type of trade barrier did Cuba experience because the United States stopped trade with them? | Embargo |
| Which historical event resulted from the Cuban decision to allow the USSR to build and maintain a missile launching complex on Cuban soil? | The Cuban Missile Crisis |
| Who were the US and Soviet Union leaders during the Cuban Missile Crisis? | John F. Kennedy and Nikkita Khrushchev |
| President Barack Obama made what significant changes in the US-Cuba trade relationship in 2016? | US eased travel and trade restrictions with Cuba |
| What type of drug production is most pronounced (seen/used) in Latin America? | Cocaine |
| Trafficking | The illegal smuggling of people or products |
| Which of the following BEST describes the reason for increased Latino migration to the United States? | Lack of jobs, increased drug violence and government corruption throughout Latin America |
| Which industry was the most profitable (made the most money) in the Caribbean Islands? | Sugar plantations |
| Poverty being the root cause of many issues in Latin America countries, often causes many people to do what? | Migrate (leave) to other countries for better opportunities |
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