Transcript Scavengerhunt geographyof latin am2012

Scavenger Hunt
Review
Geography of
Latin America
1. Describe the air pollution
problem in Mexico:
Mexico City is very populous.
Many people drive cars, which
produce air pollution. The
Sierra Madre mountains act as
a barrier around Mexico. They
trap the air pollution over the
area.
2. Which export do Mexico
and Venezuela have in
common?
OIL
3. Why do most Brazilians live
along the coast?
--Better climate
--Access to water
--Cities are located here
(jobs!)
Describe
Cuba’s climate
4.
Tropical
5. Explain why most Latin
American countries speak
either Spanish or Portuguese.
The Americas were originally
explored by Spain and
Portugal. These countries
forced their language &
religion on the indigenous
peoples living there.
6. What four regions make up
Latin America?
1. Mexico 2. Central America
3. The Caribbean
4. South America
7. What can a
“literate” person
do?
Read and write
8. How is oil production
hurting Venezuela’s
environment?
Just take a look…
9. What is the purpose of the
Panama Canal?
It’s a huge shortcut for
trading!
--links the Atlantic to the
Pacific
10. Describe the location of
Cuba:
It is in the Caribbean sea, near
Haiti and Jamaica.
11. In which country would you
find a lot of Portuguese
speakers?
Brazil
12. What does the word
“indigenous” mean?
People who are native to the
area--their ancestors have
always lived there.
Examples: Aztec, Inca, Maya
13. What European country
contributed most to the
language of Latin America?
Spain
14. What is the most
populated country in Latin
America?
Brazil
15. Describe deforestation:
Clearing the land of all the
trees in hopes of making
money through timber
production, farming, or
mining.
16. Describe the location of the
Panama Canal:
North of South America
17. Which country is
experiencing major problems
with deforestation?
Brazil
(Amazon Rainforest)
18. Where
is the most
densely populated
area in Mexico?
Central Mexico—
near Mexico City
19. What can a country do to
improve its standard of living?
Invest in human capital-teach people how to read and
write!
20. Name
the major
religion in Latin
America
Christainity
What country is
this?
Mexico
What country is
this?
Cuba
What country is
this?
Bolivia
What country is
this?
Venezuela
What country is
this?
Peru
What country is
this?
Brazil
What physical
feature is this?
Andes Mountains
What physical
feature is this?
Pacific Ocean
What physical
feature is this?
Sierra Madre Mountains
What physical
feature is this?
Caribbean Sea
What physical
feature is this?
Atacama Desert
What physical
feature is this?
Panama Canal
How’d you do? Are there any
questions that you’re still
having trouble with? If so, go
back and look at them again!
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