Latin America Flashcards
Which country is responsible for 3/4 of the trade done by Mexico?
USA
Which region of Mexico has the most people?
Central plateau
Why are fewer Mexicans choosing to work on farms?
Poor soil and inconsistent rainfall with little money for farm equipment
What is the major reason why Venezuelans are not farmers?
Less than 3% of their land is arable
What is a negative result of Venezuelans oil business?
Pollution of coastal areas and the areas around Lake Maracaibo; air pollution because of carbon dioxide released from burning fossil fuels
How has Venezuelans location helped its trade?
Coastline with ports
Do most people live in rural or urban areas in Venezuela?
Urban
Which had a larger population- Mexico or Venezuela?
Mexico
Which industry in Mexico and Venezuela is benefitted by their warm tropical climate and their location on the Caribbean Sea?
Tourism
Why do most Mexicans and Venezuelans live in urban areas?
That is where they can find jobs
What is the major source of income in both Mexico and Venezuela?
Oil
Why is the Panama Canal important?
Ships can easily move from one side of the world to the other
Where do most Brazilians live?
Along the eastern coastal area of the country
What crops does the climate of Brazil allow to be grown for export?
Coffee
Oranges
Sugar can
Soybeans
Why does Brazil have a fat growing tourism industry?
Warm climate with the Amazon rain forest w/ many interesting things to be found in it
How does Brazil’s location helps its trade?
Has a long coastline along the Atlantic and is close to the Panama Canal
Why is the Amazon rain forest important?
Provides 20% of the worlds oxygen
Who is Brazil’s largest trading partner?
USA
Which two countries are most helped by Cubans location on the ocean?
Fishing and tourism
What has been the major export for Cuba for 200 years?
Sugar
In which industries do Cuba and Brazil compete with each other for trade with other countries?
Coffee
Sugar
How does geography play a role in Mexico city’s pollution problem?
Smog gets trapped over the city due. To the city being in a bowl shaped valley
What are the main sources of air pollution in Mexico city’s?
Car and factories
What are three problems caused by oil production in Venezuela?
Oil spills
Air pollution
Lowering of area around lake Maracaibo
Why does Venezuelan government not want to stop oil production even though it causes problems?
It provides 50% of their annual budget
Why is deforestation taking place in the Amazon rain forest?
New farmland and pasture land for
Cattle ranches
Mining
Timber
Which silver is very important to Mexico?
Silver
