Natural Resources and Economies of Latin America Answers

In a developing economy, __________. A. agriculture is becoming more important to the economy B. the economy is becoming more industrialized C. the GDP is among the highest in the world D. the number of people working in service industries is declining Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is not a challenge to the Cuban economy? A. The country exports all of its products to the United States. B. The country’s economic system is inefficient. C. The country has severe shortages of consumer products. D. The country’s GDP and income are both very low. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Where are maquiladoras generally located? A. along the US-Mexican border B. in large cities, such as Monterrey or Mexico City C. near coastal areas D. near areas that attract tourists, such as Cancun Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. According to the map above, all of the following countries are important producers of petroleum except __________. A. Brazil B. Venezuela C. Colombia D. Uruguay Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is the most likely reason most people in Latin America live in cities? A. There is no land available in rural areas. B. Most people work in service industries, which are located in urban areas. C. Rural areas are becoming too crowded. D. Cities are safer than rural areas. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. According to the map above, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, lies across the river from which American city? A. Nogales, AZ B. El Paso, TX C. San Diego, CA D. Brownsville, TX Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Analyze the charts below and answer the question that follows. Based on the information provided in the charts above and your knowledge of social studies, which of the following countries most likely has the highest level of GDP per person? A. Brazil B. Barbados C. Mexico D. Venezuela Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In Cuba, what determines what is produced, how much is produced, and what prices good are sold at? A. the government B. the principles of supply and demand C. individuals and businesses D. the global market Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following statements best describes Brazil’s economy? A. It is a developed economy that is very similar in size to the economy of the US. B. Few people live in poverty, and the average citizen is very wealthy. C. It is completely based on service industries, since Brazil has few natural resources. D. It is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Who owns and controls resources when they are nationalized? A. the government B. private businesses C. foreign companies D. international organizations Please select the best answer from the choices provided