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Scavenger Hunt ReviewScavenger Hunt Review
Unit 6: Geography of Latin America and the
Caribbean
Unit 6: Geography of Latin America and the
Caribbean
1. Describe the air pollution problem in
Mexico:
1. Describe the air pollution problem in
Mexico:
Mexico City is very populous. Many people
drive cars, which produce air pollution. The Sierra
Madre mountains act as a barrier around Mexico.
They trap the air pollution over the area.
Mexico City is very populous. Many people
drive cars, which produce air pollution. The Sierra
Madre mountains act as a barrier around Mexico.
They trap the air pollution over the area.
2. Which export do Mexico and Venezuela have in
common?
2. Which export do Mexico and Venezuela have in
common?
OILOIL
3. Why do most Brazilians live along the coast?
3. Why do most Brazilians live along the coast?
--Better climate--Access to water
--Cities are located here (jobs!)
--Better climate--Access to water
--Cities are located here (jobs!)
4. Describe Cuba’s main industry:
4. Describe Cuba’s main industry:
FarmingFarming
5. Explain why most Latin American countries speak
either Spanish or Portuguese.
5. Explain why most Latin American countries speak
either Spanish or Portuguese.
The Americas were originally explored by
Spain and Portugal. These countries forced their
language & religion on the indigenous peoples living
there.
The Americas were originally explored by
Spain and Portugal. These countries forced their
language & religion on the indigenous peoples living
there.
6. What three regions make up Latin America?6. What three regions
make up Latin America?
1. Mexico & Central America
2. The Caribbean
3. South America
1. Mexico & Central America
2. The Caribbean
3. South America
7. What can a “literate” person do?
7. What can a “literate” person do?
Read and writeRead and write
8. How is oil production hurting Venezuela’s
environment?
8. How is oil production hurting Venezuela’s
environment?
Just take a look…
9. What is the purpose of the Panama Canal?
9. What is the purpose of the Panama Canal?
It’s a huge shortcut for trading!
--links the Atlantic to the Pacific
It’s a huge shortcut for trading!
--links the Atlantic to the Pacific
10. Describe the location of Cuba:
10. Describe the location of Cuba:
It is in the Caribbean sea, near Haiti and Jamaica.
It is in the Caribbean sea, near Haiti and Jamaica.
11. In which country would you find a lot of
Portuguese speakers?
11. In which country would you find a lot of
Portuguese speakers?
BrazilBrazil
12. What does the word “indigenous” mean?
12. What does the word “indigenous” mean?
People who are native to the area--their ancestors have always lived there.Examples: Aztec, Inca,
Maya
People who are native to the area--their ancestors have always lived there.Examples: Aztec, Inca,
Maya
13. Which 3 groups have had an impact on the
culture of Latin America?
13. Which 3 groups have had an impact on the
culture of Latin America?
1. Europeans2. Indigenous peoples
(natives)3. Africans
1. Europeans2. Indigenous peoples
(natives)3. Africans
14. What is the most populated country in Latin
America?
14. What is the most populated country in Latin
America?
BrazilBrazil
15. Describe deforestation:15. Describe
deforestation:
Clearing the land of all the trees in hopes of making money through timber production, farming, or
mining.
Clearing the land of all the trees in hopes of making money through timber production, farming, or
mining.
16. Describe the location of the Panama Canal:
16. Describe the location of the Panama Canal:
North of South America North of South America
17. Which country is experiencing major
problems with deforestation?
17. Which country is experiencing major
problems with deforestation?
Brazil (Amazon Rainforest)
Brazil (Amazon Rainforest)
18. Describe the impact of the slave trade on people
in the Caribbean and South America today:
18. Describe the impact of the slave trade on people
in the Caribbean and South America today:
Many people in this area are of African descent. (Their ancestors were
forced to be slaves in this area.)
Many people in this area are of African descent. (Their ancestors were
forced to be slaves in this area.)
19. What can a country do to improve its standard of
living?
19. What can a country do to improve its standard of
living?
Invest in human capital--teach people how to read
and write!
Invest in human capital--teach people how to read
and write!
20. Because Cuba is so small, it can only produce
a limited amount of resources. What must the
government do to get products for the people?
20. Because Cuba is so small, it can only produce
a limited amount of resources. What must the
government do to get products for the people?
Cuba has to import a large amount of products.
Cuba has to import a large amount of products.
What country is this?
What country is this?
MexicoMexico
What country is this?
What country is this?
CubaCuba
What country is this?
What country is this?
BoliviaBolivia
What country is this?
What country is this?
VenezuelaVenezuela
What country is this?
What country is this?
PeruPeru
What country is this?
What country is this?
BrazilBrazil
What physical feature is this?What physical feature is this?
Andes MountainsAndes Mountains
What physical feature is this?What physical feature is this?
Pacific OceanPacific Ocean
What physical feature is this?What physical feature is this?
Sierra Madre MountainsSierra Madre Mountains
What physical feature is this?What physical feature is this?
Caribbean SeaCaribbean Sea
What physical feature is this?What physical feature is this?
Atacama DesertAtacama Desert
What physical feature is this?What physical feature is this?
Panama CanalPanama Canal
What physical feature is this?What physical feature is this?
Gulf of MexicoGulf of Mexico
How’d you do? Are there any questions that you’re still having trouble with? If
so, go back and look at them again!
STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!
How’d you do? Are there any questions that you’re still having trouble with? If
so, go back and look at them again!
STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!
