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
