S.S – Geography – Flashcards
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Which of the following statements best describes population growth in Latin America today?
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Fertility rates are decreasing, so populations are growing more slowly today than in the past.
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Día de los muertos is a Latin American holiday that honors __________.
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ancestors and the dead
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What language is spoken by a majority of the people in Latin America?
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Spanish
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Most people in Latin America are Catholic. This means that they are also __________.
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Christian
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Which of the following regions has a culture based on a mixed African and European heritage, meaning that people practice diverse religions and speak diverse languages?
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the Caribbean
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Which country colonized the region that is highlighted and circled on the map above?
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portugal
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Carefully study the chart above. In which of the following countries are a majority of people Christians? i. The Dominican Republic ii. Brazil iii. Mexico
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i., ii., and iii.
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Which of the following groups includes people of mixed ancestry? i. Amerindian ii. Mestizo iii. Mulatto
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ii. and iii. only
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Which of the following statements best explains why Brazil has such a large mulatto population?
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Brazil had a larger slave population than any other region in the Americas.
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According to the article about Julieta, who lives in Argentina, when do Argentineans experience wintertime each year?
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during June and July
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According to the article about Bruna, Bruna lived in one of Brazil's largest and most diverse cities. What major city in Brazil was Bruna from?
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Rio de Janeiro
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Which of the following statements best describes settlement patterns in Latin America?
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Most people live in cities.
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Mestizos are of mixed Spanish and __________ descent, while mulattos are of mixed European and __________ descent.
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Amerindian . . . African
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Other than the US, which country has the most professional players in Major League Baseball?
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the Dominican Republic
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Haiti's language is a Creole language. It is primarily based on __________, with influences from Spanish and __________ dialects.
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French . . . African
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Capoeira is a form of mixed martial arts that is native to __________.
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Brazil
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Carefully study the chart above. In which of the following countries are a majority of people Christians?
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i. The Dominican Republic ii. Brazil iii. Mexico
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Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina all have __________ development.
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high
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Tobacco and sugar are the most important exports in __________.
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Cuba
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What is the most likely reason most people in Latin America live in cities?
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Most people work in service industries, which are located in urban areas.
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According to the map above, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, lies across the river from which American city?
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El Paso, TX
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Which of the following statements best describes Brazil's economy?
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It is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.
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In Cuba, what determines what is produced, how much is produced, and what prices good are sold at?
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the government
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According to the online article about developing nations, what do the BRIMC nations have in common?
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Their economies are all growing very quickly.
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According to the map above, all of the following countries are important producers of petroleum except __________.
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Uruguay
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Which of the following Latin American countries has a command economy?
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Cuba
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Which of the following is not a challenge to the Cuban economy?
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The country exports all of its products to the United States.
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In a developing economy, __________.
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the economy is becoming more industrialized
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Who owns and controls resources when they are nationalized?
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the government
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Brazil has a large trade surplus. This means that the country __________.
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exports more than it imports
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The Intercoastal Highway and Pacua Dam projects are both controversial. This means that __________.
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people disagree greatly about these projects
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What allows ships to move between elevations in the Panama Canal?
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locks
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What happens to the vast majority of sewage in coastal areas of Latin America?
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It is dumped, untreated, into the ocean.
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Which of the following pathways runs from the US-Mexican border to Chile?
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the Pan-American Highway
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The Pan-American Highway completely connects the Mexican-US border with Chile.
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false
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Which of the following is not an effect of land subsidence?
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The land's elevation rises.
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All of the following are results of increased deforestation of rainforests in Latin America except __________.
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increased transpiration
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Which of the following statements best describes the Baker and Pascua River Dam project in Chile?
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The project will bring more electricity resources to Chile, but there will be negative effects to people and the environment.
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Which of the following statements best describes environmental laws in Latin America?
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Most Latin American countries do not have laws against air pollution.
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Which of the following is a likely consequence of the completion of the Interoceanic Highway?
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increased deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest
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The ancient city of Tenochtitlan lies beneath which modern Latin American city?
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Mexico City, Mexico
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According to the article about leatherback turtles, which of the following problems is disrupting female turtles' ability to lay eggs on beaches?
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Bright city lights are confusing to the turtles.
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Which of the following statements best explains how a loss of biodiversity can result from deforestation?
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As habitats are destroyed, animals and plants may become extinct.
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If a building is anchored into the ground, it __________.
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is built on a solid foundation and unlikely to shift
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Which of the following statements best describes the rate at which land subsidence is occurring in Mexico City?
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The land has subsided about 30 feet in the last 100 years, and the rate is increasing.
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One of the main reasons for European exploration was the desire to find a water route to __________.
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Asia
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The map above shows the land divisions established by the Treaty of Tordesillas. Which country received lands to the west of the line?
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Spain
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Which of the following statements describes a similarity between the conquests of the Aztec and Inca empires?
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Cortes and Pizarro both were welcomed into the empires' cities by the emperors.
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Early explorers used astrolabes to determine location according to __________.
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the positions of the stars
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Christopher Columbus' 1492 voyages were sponsored by __________.
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Spain
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Which of the following goods is native to the Americas and was introduced to Europe in the Columbian Exchange?
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chocolate
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The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the land of __________.
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South America
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In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail looking for a route to Asia. He ended up landing in __________.
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the Caribbean
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European colonies shipped millions of slaves from __________ to the Americas when laborers were needed for their plantations.
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Africa
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Ships known as caravels helped explorers because they __________ than previous ships.
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moved faster
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The initial goal of Europeans settling in the West Indies was to __________.
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locate valuable gold resources
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The major trade network that was established between the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe was known as the __________ Exchange.
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Columbian
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The map above shows the exploration route taken by de Gama. His major accomplishment was rounding Africa and landing in __________.
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India
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Some European countries pursued exploration because they wanted to spread their religious beliefs by converting people to __________.
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Christianity
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All of the following were costs of exploration except __________.
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an increased supply of goods
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When the Portuguese began settling in Brazil in the 1530s, they found __________.
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few valuable natural resources
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How did Colombian drug cartels respond after the US and Colombian governments began working together to shut down the importation of drugs into the US?
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They began a campaign of violence, murdering hundreds of government officials.
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People often cut down trees to plant crops, such as sugar. The __________ industry is often blamed for increased deforestation because it depends on the cultivation of sugar in the rainforest.
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biofuel
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In the 1990s, the US and Colombian governments successfully dismantled cartels operating in Colombia.
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true
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Trees in the rainforest store __________, which is released into the atmosphere when the trees are cut down and which may contribute to climate change.
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carbon dioxide
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Why are rainforests important to the pharmaceutical industry?
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Many ingredients in important drugs come from plants discovered in the rainforest.
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Deforestation in the Amazon peaked in _____. Since then, deforestation has been __________.
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2004 . . . decreasing
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Which of the following is not an important reason to reduce deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest?
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Deforestation increases biodiversity.
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Why are freedom of speech rights at risk in Mexico?
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Journalists who report on corruption are often targeted and threatened.
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Which rainforest is the largest in the world?
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the Amazon
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Which of the following groups is most responsible for deforestation caused by harvesting trees such as mahogany for their timber?
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illegal loggers who ignore limits and permits
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Which country was the source of most of the illegal drugs, especially cocaine, that were imported into the US during the 1970s and 1980s?
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Colombia
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Which of the following most likely describes the reason why the Mexican government has made little progress in eliminating the drug cartels in Mexico?
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widespread police corruption
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The river that is labeled with the number 1 on the map above is the __________ River.
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Thames
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Which of the following features are two physical characteristics of Iceland?
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hot spring and glaciers
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The important body of water shown on the map above is the __________.
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English Channel
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During the cruise, the captain searched for a strait in the water that the ship could cross with little trouble. The word underlined in the sentence above can best be defined as __________.
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a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water
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After Charlie passed through the Alps and headed south, he entered the __________ Peninsula.
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Apennine
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Which of the following regions is labeled with the number 3 on the map above?
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the European mainland
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Europe uses __________ to transport goods throughout the continent.
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canals
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Which of the following mountain ranges is labeled with the number 1 on the map above?
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the Alps
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According to the online content article, one of the highest peaks in the Alps is __________.
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the Matterhorn
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There are _____ countries in Western Europe.
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20
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Narrow passages of water that flow from the sea through rocky cliffs are known as __________.
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fjords
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Walls of land built to hold back water are known as __________.
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dike
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The arrow labeled with the number 1 on the map above is pointing to the __________ Sea.
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North
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The natural boundary that extends 20,000 square miles and separates Spain and Portugal from the rest of Europe is the __________.
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Pyrenees Mountains
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Which of the following regions is labeled with the number 2 on the map above?
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the British Isles
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A route between two bodies of water that is deep and wide enough for a vessel to sail through is called a(n) __________.
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channel
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Which of the following peninsulas is located in region 1 on the map above?
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the Scandinavian Peninsula
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Nancy has lived in Western Europe all 12 years of her life. When she steps outside of her home, she can see rolling hills for miles. Her parents started farming on the flat land because it was rich with fertile soil. Based on this information, Nancy lives __________.
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on the Northern Great Plain
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Which of the following peninsulas is located in region 4 on the map above?
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the Apennine Peninsula
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When combined, Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Caucasus contain _____ countries.
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25
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The region of Eastern Europe is located north of the __________ Sea.
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Mediterranean
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The region that contains the Kamchatka Peninsula is the __________.
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Eastern Siberian Highlands
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The two lakes connected by canals that help facilitate transportation are Lake __________ and Lake __________.
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Onega . . . Ladoga
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The deepest lake in Russia is Lake __________.
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Baikal
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Braydon traveled a long distance to see the largest body of enclosed water in the world. Where did Braydon go?
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the Caspian Sea
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Which of the following Russian physical features was named a World Heritage Site?
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Lake Baikal
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The river labeled with the number 2 on the map above is the __________ River.
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Ob
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Which of the following regions is labeled with the number 2 on the map above?
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the Caucasus
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A portion of land that is found between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea and that contains three independent countries is known as __________.
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the Caucasus
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The region labeled with the number 4 on the map above is best known for being what type of landform?
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a plateau
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Which of the following mountain ranges, labeled with the number 2 on the map above, extends over 330 miles and has numerous mineral resources?
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the Balkan Mountains
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The region labeled with the number 1 on the map above is the __________.
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Ural Mountains
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Which of the following mountain ranges is the accepted physical border between Asia and Europe?
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the Ural Mountains
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Throughout Latin America, most people speak Spanish; however, in __________, most people speak Portuguese.
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Brazil
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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 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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Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest is primarily caused by people who __________.
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clear land for grazing
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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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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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All of the following were accomplishments of Portuguese exploration except __________.
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finding a western water route to Asia
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Based on the information in the chart above, which of the following countries has the highest level of development?
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Barbados
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Hernando Cortes conquered the __________ empire.
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Aztec
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Many plantations were set up in the Americas because the climate was ideal for growing __________.
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sugar cane
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During the colonial period, Spanish missionaries traveled to the New World and converted native peoples to __________.
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Roman Catholicism
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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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Carefully study the charts above. Which economic sector employs the least number of people in Mexico, Barbados, and Venezuela?
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agriculture
