Question | Answer |
What is the climate in Northern and Central Mexico? | it has a dry climate with little rainfall |
What is the climate in Southern Mexico? | it has a humid, tropical climate |
What types of landforms does Mexico have? | plateaus to steep mountains to dense forests |
Since most of Mexico's climate is dry with little rainfall, what happens to the land? | it is unsuitable for farming |
What does Mexico have that is important for many countries? | oil reserves |
What makes Mexico a great trading partner to the US? | its location |
What type of elevation does the majority of Brazil have? | low elevation |
What covers 2/3 of Brazil? | Amazon rain forest |
Where is the Amazon rain forest located? | Central area of Brazil |
What is the climate in Brazil? | warm & humid |
What ocean is Brazil located on? | Atlantic Ocean |
Why is Brazil's location important? | it allows them to ship products all over the world |
What is the climate in Cuba? | semi-tropical, with warm, moderate temperatures |
What types of landforms does Cuba have? | flat to rolling plains, with mountains covering part of the island |
What are the causes of deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest? | slash/burn farming, logging & cattle ranching |
What are the effects of deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest? | less oxygen, loss of habitat, soil erosion & soil depletion |
What are the causes of air pollution in Mexico City? | overcrowding & geography |
What are the effects of air pollution in Mexico City? | human respiratory issues, animal & plants affected |
What is the largest country in South America? | Brazil |
Where is Mexico located? | south of the US |
What bodies of water does Mexico have access to? | Gulf of Mexico, Pacific ocean & Caribbean Sea |
How does Mexico's location impact its trade? | they have access to the Pacific & Atlantic oceans |
Where is Brazil located? | on the Eastern side of South America |
How & why does Brazil's location impact its trade? | they have access to the Atlantic ocean because of the coastline |
Where is Cuba located? | in the Caribbean sea, south of Florida |
How has Cuba's location impacted its trade? | trade has been very influential on its economy & history |