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Chapter 8: Physical Geography of Latin America

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)Cordilleras
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)zinc
C)coal
D)petroleum
6
Which of the following keeps Latin America’s resources from being fully developed?
A)lack of development capital
B)extensive river systems
C)Cordilleras
D)government legislation
7
All of the following are climate regions in Latin America EXCEPT __________.
A)steppe
B)tropical rain forest
C)chaparral
D)humid subtropical
8
The _____________ is the most densely populated vertical climate zone.
A)tierra helada
B)tierra fria
C)tierra templada
D)tierra calierte
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 dry
B)humid subtropical
C)steppe
D)tropical wet
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