Unit Test — Unit test Answers

Land distribution became an important economic issue throughout much of Latin America because a majority of land was __________. A. in the hands of a few wealthy landowners B. only good for farming C. controlled by corrupt government officials D. still governed by European powers Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following was not a result of the European colonization and conquest of Latin America? A. the forced assimilation of German culture by the native populations B. the death of 80 - 90% of the native populations due to European diseases C. the establishment of the Columbian Exchange D. the use of African slave labor on plantations Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of Latin America’s elevation zones is the coldest and experiences permanent ice and snow? A. Tierra Fría B. Tierra Helada C. Tierra Nevada D. Tierra Caliente Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In what way is reforestation a positive initiative? A. It saves a portion of land from urban sprawl. B. It replants trees on lands destroyed by farming, manufacturing, logging, and city growth. C. It promotes increased public transportation use and limits carbon emissions. D. It improves the city by planning for disasters. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows. This US region is currently experiencing population growth. It is a major agricultural region for growing citrus, tobacco, and cotton. It is becoming increasingly urbanized and is now an important center for the communications, space, and sports industries. Which region is described in the paragraph above? A. the Northeast B. the West C. the Midwest D. the South Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What is the largest and most important river system in South America? A. the Amazon B. the Orinoco C. the Rio Grande D. the Rio de la Plata Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about the physical geography of Latin America is false? A. The longest mountain range in the world is found in Latin America. B. The Panama Canal is partially man-made. C. Rivers meet the ocean at estuaries, such as the Rio de la Plata. D. El Niño is a series of volcanic eruptions caused by tectonic activity. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image by Nilfanion This image traces the paths followed by __________ over the course of the last 150 years. These events can affect the Caribbean in devastating ways. A. hurricanes B. floods C. tectonic activities D. earthquakes Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The most influential immigrant group in Texas came from __________.a.Polandb.Mexicoc.Germanyd.Czechoslovakia

People around the world rely on the Amazon Rainforest for all of the following resources except __________. A. water B. medicinal resources C. oil D. oxygen Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

All of the following statements about Polish immigrants in Texas are true EXCEPT:a.They remained fairly isolated as a group.b.They quickly picked up the English language.c.They mostly settled in South-Central and East Texas. d.The first Polish immigrants to Texas were refugees from the Napoleonic Wars in 1818.

Analyze the image below and answer the question that follows. Which elevation zone on the image above is best suited for growing bananas and sugarcane? A. Tierra Fria B. Tierra Templada C. Tierra Caliente D. Tierra Helada Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. Photo courtesy of the Department of Defense In 2010, __________ experienced a major __________, a disaster that struck outside the city of Port-Au-Prince. A. Haiti . . . earthquake B. Peru . . . flood C. Brazil . . . landslide D. Chile . . . earthquake Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

__________ are parallel sets of mountain ranges within the Andes Mountains. A. Pampas B. Llanos C. Estuaries D. Cordilleras Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the image below and answer the question that follows. Which elevation zone on the image above is best suited for growing coffee, corn, wheat, and tobacco? A. Tierra Nevada B. Tierra Templada C. Tierra Caliente D. Tierra Helada Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Desert, tundra, grassland, and chaparral are examples of __________ found in North America. A. river systems B. industries C. ecosystems D. plateaus and basins Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following major bodies of water does not surround Latin America? A. the Pacific Ocean B. the Atlantic Ocean C. the Caribbean Sea D. the Mediterranean Sea Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

One-fourth of all Canadians live in __________. A. urban areas B. Vancouver C. the Heartland provinces D. the province of Quebec Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image courtesy of NASA The __________ Mountains are a series of mountain ranges that run throughout Mexico. A. Sierra Madre B. Patagonian C. Andes D. Rio de la Plata Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The government supports the broadcasting and entertainment industry in Canada in order to __________. A. ensure that programming is done in both English and French B. promote a distinct Canadian culture and avoid saturation by US programming C. promote a failing industry that needs outside economic support D. regulate and censor the programs that are available Please select the best answer from the choices provided.