Scavenger Hunt Review Geography of Latin America

1. Describe the air pollution problem in Mexico:

Mexico City is very populous. Many people drive cars, which produce air pollution. The Sierra Madre mountains act as a barrier around Mexico. They trap the air pollution over the area.

2. Which export do Mexico and Venezuela have in common?

OIL

3. Why do most Brazilians live along the coast?

--Better climate --Access to water --Cities are located here (jobs!)

4. Describe Cuba’s climate

Tropical

5. Explain why most Latin American countries speak either Spanish or Portuguese.

The Americas were originally explored by Spain and Portugal. These countries forced their language & religion on the indigenous peoples living there.

6. What four regions make up Latin America?

1. Mexico 2. Central America 3. The Caribbean 4. South America

7. What can a “literate” person do?

Read and write

8. How is oil production hurting Venezuela’s environment?

Just take a look…

9. What is the purpose of the Panama Canal?

It’s a huge shortcut for trading! --links the Atlantic to the Pacific

10. Describe the location of Cuba:

It is in the Caribbean sea, near Haiti and Jamaica.

11. In which country would you find a lot of Portuguese speakers?

Brazil

12. What does the word “indigenous” mean?

People who are native to the area--their ancestors have always lived there. Examples: Aztec, Inca, Maya

13. What European country contributed most to the language of Latin America?

Spain

14. What is the most populated country in Latin America?

Brazil

15. Describe deforestation:

Clearing the land of all the trees in hopes of making money through timber production, farming, or mining.

16. Describe the location of the Panama Canal:

North of South America

17. Which country is experiencing major problems with deforestation?

Brazil (Amazon Rainforest)

18. Where is the most densely populated area in Mexico?

Central Mexico— near Mexico City

19. What can a country do to improve its standard of living?

Invest in human capital-- teach people how to read and write!

20. Name the major religion in Latin America

Christainity

What country is this?

Mexico

What country is this?

Cuba

What country is this?

Bolivia

What country is this?

Venezuela

What country is this?

Peru

What country is this?

Brazil

What physical feature is this?

Andes Mountains

What physical feature is this?

Pacific Ocean

What physical feature is this?

Sierra Madre Mountains

What physical feature is this?

Caribbean Sea

What physical feature is this?

Atacama Desert

What physical feature is this?

Panama Canal

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