Chapter 8 Topic Review – Flashcards
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The majority of Canada's manufacturing takes place in the provinces of Ontario and __________.
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Quebec
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Which of following areas is best known for its export of cash crops, especially bananas and other fruit?
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Central America
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Which of the following was the most recently constructed and connects ports in Brazil with those in Peru?
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the Interoceanic Highway
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Which of the following statements describes an effect of increased urbanization in Latin America?
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Water scarcity is increasing.
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The main economic activity that occurs in the US regions circled on the map above is __________.
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mining
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All of the following are solutions for reducing air pollution except __________.
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decreasing the use of public transportation
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Which of the following is the most likely effect of urban sprawl?
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increased shortages of water and other resources
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Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest is primarily caused by people who __________.
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clear land for grazing
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Carefully study the charts above. Which economic sector employs the least number of people in Mexico, Barbados, and Venezuela?
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agriculture
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Which of the following is an effect of the Drug War in Mexico?
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The United States spends more than $500 million a year to fight the cartels.
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What type of human activities are conducted in British Columbia's coastal rainforests?
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i. Timber companies harvest trees.
iii. Oil tankers travel up and down the coast.
iv. Pipelines carry oil through the forest to the coast.
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NAFTA was signed by Canada, the United States, and __________.
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Mexico
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Which of the following statements describes a characteristic of the Brazilian economy?
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High poverty rates are a significant problem.
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The land in Mexico City is sinking. What is the primary cause of this problem?
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too much water being taken from underground aquifers
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Using complete sentences, describe what causes the urban heat island effect. Identify two problems associated with urban heat islands and at least one solution to the issue.
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Cities with warmer temperatures than the natural environments that surround them are called urban heat islands. Man-made materials such as pavement warm up quickly during the day. These surfaces radiate heat, causing air temperatures around the city to rise. Even after the sun sets each day, the surfaces hold onto their heat, making it more difficult for the temperature in the city to decrease. Urban heat islands can have a negative impact on the environment and on the people residing in affected cities. Many cities have ozone pollution, but this ozone is more likely to form near the ground in cities with warmer temperatures. This is harmful to the health of the people that live in the city. Increased electricity usage is also associated with urban heat islands because people need more air conditioning and cooling due to the higher temperatures. Solutions to the heat effect issue center around ideas that would reduce city temperatures, such as heat-reflecting roofs, more green spaces, and the use of cool-pavement materials.
