Latin America Review Flashcards
Caribbean culture is mostly influenced by
African culture
The majority of the population in Mexico lives in plateau are that lies between two major
Mountain ranges
An increase in manufacturing jobs in Mexico is a direct result of
NAFTA
Major sources of income for the Mexican economy consist of
Petroleum, tourism, and agriculture
Temperatures in the Caribbean are moderate because of the islands’ nearness to
Water
A majority of people in Central America earn their living from
Farming
The eastern coast of Mexico is an _____ producing region, while the western coast of Mexico has some of the best ________ in the country
Oil, farmland
Lack of economic opportunity is the main reason for high rates of __________ among the Caribbean islanders
Migration
The areas along the gulf coast and the northern pacific coast in Mexico are the
Widest
The basic landform pattern of Central America consists of rugged __________ with _________ along the Caribbean and _______ on the pacific coast
Mountains, lowlands, plains
The __________, __________, and ________ all belong to NAFTA
United States, Canada, Mexico
Mexico’s central plateau is the site of frequent __________ and ________ activity
Earthquake, volcanic
___________ are most likely than _______ to raise cash crops, employ migrant workers, and export profuse to the United States
Latifundios, ejidos
The islands of the greater Antilles were created by ______________ that pushed up mountains from the ocean floor
Tectonic activity
The Bahamas were created by the built up remains of once living creatures called
Coral polyps
