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