Glencoe World Geography

Chapter 8: The Physical Geography of Latin America

The Physical Geography of Latin America

1
Of the three major areas of Latin America, __________ cover(s) the largest land area.
A)the Caribbean
B)Middle America
C)South America
D)the West Indies
2
Latin America’s high mountain ranges and rugged landscape result from __________.
A)erosion during the Ice Age
B)colliding plates of the earth’s crust
C)frequent powerful earthquakes
D)erosion by heavy rainfall
3
Historically, __________ prevented the movement of people and goods and also isolated some areas.
A)plateaus
B)rivers and lakes
C)earthquakes
D)mountainous terrain
4
Latin American rivers support the region’s development by providing __________.
A)hydroelectric power
B)plentiful fish
C)scenic tourist areas
D)opportunities for recreation
5
Latin America’s natural resources include __________.
A)diamonds
B)rubber
C)coal
D)petroleum
6
Which of the following is NOT an obstacle to countries sharing equal economic benefits from the region’s natural resources?
A)extensive river systems
B)lack of development capital
C)geographic inaccessibility
D)social and political divisions
7
All of the following are climate regions in Latin America EXCEPT __________.
A)steppe
B)tropical rain forest
C)chaparral
D)humid subtropical
8
Even within a climate region, climatic variations can be caused by __________.
A)rivers and lakes
B)transition zones
C)mountains and wind patterns
D)broad plateaus
9
The canopy in a tropical rain forest is so dense that __________.
A)animals cannot walk through it
B)sunlight does not penetrate it
C)rivers flow slowly
D)rainfall does not reach the ground
10
The Amazon Basin has a __________ climate because of its location on the Equator and prevailing winds.
A)tropical savannah
B)humid subtropical
C)steppe
D)tropical rain forest
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