Geography 4.05 Quiz: Human Impact on the Environment of South America – Flashcards
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Poaching can apply to the illegal hunting, fishing, or eating of animals or plants.
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True
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The latifundia system is considered an obstacle to development in Latin America.
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True
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For many years, Venezuela provided free oil to poor people in the U.S.
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True
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Which of the following is not an endangered species?
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Caribbean monk seal
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Which United States President established the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973?
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Nixon
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Why is the latifundia system significant in Latin America?
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Control of land translates into increased political power
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Who originally created the latifundia system?
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The Romans
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Which South American country is the largest consumer of plant-based biofuels in the world?
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Brazil
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What helped transform Brazil into a major oil exporter?
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an offshore oil discovery
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How do human actions negatively impact ocean ecosystems?
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Burning of fossil fuels increases the acidity of the oceans.
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How does overpopulation of many South American countries impact the United States?
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Overpopulation results in increased immigration to the United States
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According to the graph below, how does the fertility of wealthier women in Colombia compare to the fertility of poor women?
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Wealthy women have fewer children than poor women.
