Latin Test Review
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each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| Who was Brazil colonized by? | The Portuguese, that is why they speak Portuguese and share cultural traits.
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| Why is the Terrace Farming used in the Andes Mountains? | This is when people create a stair step pattern into the side of the mountain in order to create more room for agricultural land in Mountainous regions
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| What are Maquiladoras | American factories located in Mexico, close to the border with the USA
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| Why are Maquiladoras important? | Companies hire Mexican workers are a cheaper, rate, leading to the lower cost of goods.
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| What is that Panama Canal? | Panama Canal is a waterway located in Panama. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
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| Why is the Panama Canal important to the USA? | It makes trade more efficient because it cuts down on time which leads to cheaper exchange of goods, which leads to more US Jobs in port cities.
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| Push Factor | Something bad that forces people out of a country
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| Pull Factor | Something Good that encourages people to come to a country
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| Mexican culture is a blend of which cultural influences? | Spanish and native influences
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| What is deforestation of the Amazon Rain Forest? | Cutting down trees to clear land for other things.
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| Why is deforestation happening? | Because different groups, such as, loggers, cattle ranchers and farmers desire the nutrient rich soil.
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| What are the positives of NAFTA? | Free trade, cheaper products
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| What are the negatives of NAFTA? | abuse (exploitation) of workers in Mexico, loss of American Jobs.
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| What is the lasting impact of the Colombian Exchange? | The culture of Latin America was forever changed by the influences of European Power. Today in countries like Mexico, we see a combination of European cultures and native culture.
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