Latin America JeopardyPhysical Features

Humans and the Physical

Environment

Natural Resources

Geographic Factors

Miscellaneous

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Geographic Features divide Latin America into 3 regions. What are they?

A narrow strip of land

with water on both sides and joins two larger

bodies of land

What 3 types of landforms are seen in

South America?

The second largest river in the world is _______

Name 3 reasons rivers are important in South America. What do they

provide?

What is the climate usually like in the

Caribbean?

Name the four types of climate in Latin America.

Height of land above sea level is called

_______

The two most important factors that affect climate are

known as _____________ and ___________

This desert has barren land, little life, and a dry

western side. It is shielded by the Andes from rain. What is it

called?

What are three natural resources found in

Mexico?

What are three natural resources found in Central

America?

Jamaica produced this _______, a mineral used to

make aluminum

What are four natural resources found in South

America?

Brazil and Colombia’s main resource is ________

Why is depending on one resource problematic for

South American economies?

What is one problem with depending on oil as a natural

resource?

Other ways to make money is called _______

Weather and disease can cause problems for

resources. Name 3 of them that can damage crops.

How are South American nations trying

to diversify their economies?

The highest lake in the world is called

_________ _________

Rivers and streams that flow into a larger river are called

____________

Cuba and the Dominican Republic are rich in what

resource?

Farmers raise sheep in the drier, colder area known as

the ____________

The Caribbean are made up of two types of islands. Name the two types.