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Mining, logging, and farming all contribute to the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest in Latin America. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
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What is the Ring of Fire? In a paragraph, explain how the Ring of Fire impacts natural events in Latin America. Which of the two earthquakes discussed in this lesson occurred along the Ring of Fire?

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Because they are located above 15,000 feet, areas in the Tierra Nevada elevation zone have __________ ecosystems.

A
grassland
B
highland
C
tropical forest
D
chaparral
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Because they stretch across 4,500 miles, the __________ Mountains are considered the world’s longest mountain range.

A
Appalachian
B
Rocky
C
Andes
D
Sierra Madre
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Which of the following statements about resources and industry in Latin America is false?

A
Venezuela and Mexico are the two leading oil producing countries in Latin America.
B
Latin America is the leading user of hydroelectric power in the world.
C
Maquiladoras are factories located in Mexico that are often managed by international companies.
D
The Amazon Rainforest supports Latin America’s lumber industry.
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What causes the natural event called El Niño? In a short paragraph, describe El Niño and the effects it has on Latin America.

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Identify the largest challenge currently facing the Amazon Rainforest. In a short paragraph, provide examples of possible solutions. How would you approach this challenge?

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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image courtesy of the USGS The Ring of Fire, shown on the map above, is a zone of __________ activity that surrounds the Pacific Ocean.

Question illustration
A
sinkhole
B
cordillera
C
tectonic
D
storm
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Give three examples of natural resources found in Latin America. Explain which industries use these natural resources and the environmental challenges that can occur as a result.

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Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world at 3,212 feet, can be found in the

A
Mato Grasso Plateau
B
Mexican Plateau
C
Sierra Madre Orientals
D
Guiana Highlands

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