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Latin America Review

Latin America Review. There are FOUR parts to Latin America . MEXICO. CENTRAL AMERICA. SOUTH AMERICA. THE CARIBBEAN. Climates of Central America and the Caribbean. Tropical wet and dry climates are typical.

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Latin America Review

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  1. Latin America Review There are FOUR parts to Latin America.

  2. MEXICO

  3. CENTRAL AMERICA

  4. SOUTH AMERICA

  5. THE CARIBBEAN

  6. Climates of Central America and the Caribbean • Tropical wet and dry climates are typical. • Central American climates follow terrain—tropical humid climates on the Caribbean coast, highland climates in the elevated interior, rain shadows on the direr western slopes. • Biomes=Tropical Animals, Tropical Plants • Mangrove-Trees that grow on the coastline, roots grow into the sea water

  7. Why does the South American country of Chile have so many climate zones?

  8. The Panama Canal and Deforestation are two ways that humans have altered the natural environment of Latin America.

  9. What is the difference between commercial agriculture and subsistence agriculture?

  10. Ecotourism – type of tourism focusing on guided travel through natural areas and on outdoor activities. How do you think ecotourism might benefit Latin American countries like Costa Rica?

  11. NAFTA: North American Free Trade Agreement • an agreement signed by the governments of the United States, Canada, and Mexico creating a trilateral trade bloc in North America. The agreement came into force on January 1, 1994 • Maquiladoras: Mexican factories that take in imported raw materials and produce goods for export. They have become the landmark of trade in Mexico.

  12. Deforestation: Destruction or loss of forests. How do you think deforestation affects Latin America?

  13. What are the four categories of economic activities? Give two examples of each. Which category of Economic Activity would you find most in Latin America countries? Least? Why?

  14. What is the legacy of colonialism in Latin America? Think religion, language, economy. Where do you find more European influences versus African influences in Latin America?

  15. Effects of history on Culture in Central America: • tradition of wealth concentrated in few families • continued importance of Roman Catholic Church • Spanish language (except in former British colony of Belize) • population mainly mixed-race mestizos and mulattoes

  16. Where in Latin America can you find an example of the Orographic Effect? Give two examples.

  17. Introduced to Europe Plants: Corn, Potatoes, Chilies, Sweet Potatoes, and Tomatoes; also plant products such as chocolate Introduced to the America’s Animals: Horses, Pigs, Sheep, Goats, Cattle. Plants: Sugarcane, Coffee, Grains such as wheat and rice; Peaches, Oranges, Bananas, Onions, Yams, and Pears Diseases: Small Pox, etc The Columbian Exchange

  18. What is this region called? LESSER ANTILLIES MIDDLE AMERICA REVIEW THE CARIBBEAN OR WEST INDIES LATIN AMERICA SOUTH AMERICA CENTRAL AMERICA

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