Latin America Study Guide
Latin America Study Guide
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Chapter 8
Know your political and physical maps!
How do geographers divide Latin America?
What factors have shaped the formation of Latin America’s landforms?
How has the Latin American landscape influenced patterns of human settlement?
What natural resources make Latin America an economically important region?
Which climate regions are represented in Latin America?
How do Latin America’s location and landforms affect climates even within particular regions?
How are the natural vegetation and agriculture of Latin America influenced by climate factors?
Know general information about landforms in Latin America.
Describe how Latin America’s physical geography has impacted them economically.
Chapter 9
What ethnic groups make up the population of Latin America?
How have geography and economics influenced the distribution of Latin America’s population?
How has migration affected the Latin American culture region?
In what ways does Latin America’s cultural diversity present both benefits and challenges for its people?
What contributions have Latin America’s Native American Empires made to the regions cultural development?
How has colonial rule influenced Latin America’s political and social structures?
How did most Latin American countries make the transition from colonialism to democracy?
What political and social factors continue to challenge the Latin American culture region?
What role does religion play in Latin American culture?
Describe Latin American art.
Describe Latin American’s family, leisure activities, and public celebrations.
Chapter 10
What is the basis of the economies of many Latin American countries?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of NAFTA for Mexico?
How has the region’s physical geography affected transportation and communications?
How has development affected Latin America’s forest resources?
How are Latin American governments working to balance conservation with human and economic development?
What challenges are posed by the growth of Latin America’s urban population?
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