AnswersMISD-World Geography-RECOVERY-B-2019-2020Unit Test

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Loans given in exchange for governmental and economic reforms are called __________.

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structural adjustment loans
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International Monetary Fund loans
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World Bank loans
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debt repayment loans
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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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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

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

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grassland
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highland
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tropical forest
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chaparral
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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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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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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Much of South America falls within the tropical humid and tropical wet and dry climate zones, as indicated by the two shades of purple on the above map. Which of the following statements best explains why much of the western coast is colored dark brown?

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The dark brown represents the marine west coast climate zone.
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The dark brown represents the arid climate zone: the western portion of the continent is a desert.
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The dark brown represents the highland climate zone, and the Andes Mountains are located along the western portion of the continent.
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The dark brown represents the highland climate zone, and the Sierra Madres are located along the western portion of the continent.
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.

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Which of the following statements about resources and industry in Latin America is false?

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Venezuela and Mexico are the two leading oil producing countries in Latin America.
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Latin America is the leading user of hydroelectric power in the world.
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Maquiladoras are factories located in Mexico that are often managed by international companies.
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The Amazon Rainforest supports Latin America’s lumber industry.
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Which of the following statements best illustrates how comparative advantage influences specialization?

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A Mexican company builds several computer manufacturing facilities in Mexico City, even though few residents of this city are trained in computer manufacturing.
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Brazil's climate is especially favorable for growing coffee, and Brazil is the world’s leading producer of coffee.
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A movie director chooses to film his new movie in Phoenix, AZ.
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Although Cuba's climate is good for growing tobacco, many Cubans have decided to grow corn instead because of the demand for biofuels.
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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.

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Several European nations formed the European Community in 1957 to __________.

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create a common European currency
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create elements of government, including legislative, executive, and judicial branches
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allow for the movement of goods, services, and people across borders and to eliminate tariffs among member nations
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cooperatively manage heavy industry and to protect against the creation of weapons of war Please select the best answer from the choices pro
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Why was the building of the Ataturk Dam controversial?

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It further complicated relations between Israel and the Arab world.
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People were concerned that it would encourage the depletion of natural aquifers.
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Desalination is a costly project that requires large amounts of resources.
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The river flows through Syria and Iraq; both depend on the river.
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The province of __________ enjoys cultural independence from the rest of Canada.

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Ontario
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British Columbia
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Alberta
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Quebec
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After World War I, the Ottoman Empire __________.

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became the center of the Muslim world
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became extremely wealthy as a result of the discovery of oil
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was most influential in Europe because it bridged it with East Asia along trade routes
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was divided into several smaller new nations
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Before the formation of the European Union, several countries formed the ECSC, an organization with the primary goal of __________.

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establishing common culture
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creating a common currency
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managing heavy industry
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establishing linguistic connections
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Africa’s most navigable river is the __________.

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Congo River
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Niger River
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Zambezi River
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Limpopo River
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