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World Geography: Western Hemisphere Answers

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Which city is located in Brazil?

A
Lima
B
Santiago
C
Buenos Aires
D
Rio de Janeiro
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Examine the graph of populations in South American countries.Which is the best conclusion that can be drawn from the data in the graph?

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A
The most-populous cities in South America are in Brazil.
B
Colombia is South America’s second most-populous country.
C
Brazil has the fastest-growing population of any South American country.
D
The Falklands have always been South America’s least-populous country.
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How did European colonization influence the cultures of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean? Select three options.European traders introduced Islam.African slaves were brought to these regions.European languages spread throughout these areas.Native peoples were encouraged to practice their own religions.Missionaries developed writing systems for some native languages.

A
European traders introduced Islam.
B
African slaves were brought to these regions.
C
European languages spread throughout these areas.
D
Native peoples were encouraged to practice their own religions.
E
Missionaries developed writing systems for some native languages.
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Examine the chart.

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A
By 2050, there will be fewer Christians in North America than there were in 2010.
B
There will still be fewer North Americans practicing Islam than Judaism or Buddhism in 2050.
C
The number of North Americans who are unaffiliated with any religion will increase significantly by 2050.
D
All religions except Christianity will represent a greater percentage of North Americans in 2050 than in 2010.
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Examine the physical map of Latin America.

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A
Atacama Desert
B
Guiana Highlands
C
Yucatan Peninsula
D
Isthmus of Panama
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Examine the map of South American physical regions.

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A
desert
B
mountain
C
rainforest
D
grassland
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Which geographic region covers the majority of the northeastern United States?

A
Coastal Plains
B
Coastal Range
C
Canadian Shield
D
Appalachian Mountains
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Examine the political map of South America.

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A
It is on the east coast and borders two countries.
B
It is on the west coast and borders three countries.
C
It is on the east coast and borders six countries.
D
It is on the west coast and borders five countries.
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Which statements regarding the cultural characteristics of South America are true? Select three options.Native languages spoken throughout South America do not have writing systems.The religions of Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism are widely practiced throughout South America.South Americans have worked to expand native language programs to preserve native cultures.Native civilizations and European colonization have been two important influences on South American culture.Most South Americans speak Spanish or Portuguese, but other European and native languages are also spoken in the region.

A
Native languages spoken throughout South America do not have writing systems.
B
The religions of Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism are widely practiced throughout South America.
C
South Americans have worked to expand native language programs to preserve native cultures.
D
Native civilizations and European colonization have been two important influences on South American culture.
E
Most South Americans speak Spanish or Portuguese, but other European and native languages are also spoken in the region.

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