LUOA TEST Latin America & The Caribbean Written Questions ONLY

In one sentence, explain why we use the term "Latin America.

romance languages the region speaks. region's cultural influences.

In one sentence, explain why Central America is considered a different subregion of Latin America.

They have a different history, climate, and culture than each other.

In one or two sentences, explain the effect of colonization from the European nations.

Killed 95% of the natives in the area Colonists began to set up colonies and bring African slaves to perform work.

In one or two sentences, explain the role of the Equator in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Climates of Latin America and the Caribbean are diverse due to the location relative to the Equator.

In two or three sentences, explain the benefits of the Panama Canal.

Cut crossing times between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, allowing for cheaper shipping costs.

In two or three sentences, explain what NAFTA did. Who benefitted most and why?

Eliminated a number of tariffs and trade barriers between the three nations. Mexico benefited in the long term because NAFTA allowed its economy to become more diverse.

In one sentence, explain the difference between Hispanic and Latino.

Hispanic refers to someone that comes from a Spanish-speaking country Latino refers to someone from Latin America.

In one or two sentences, explain the reasons Mexico and Brazil have less arable land than other countries in the region.

In Mexico the arid climates limit growth In Brazil the dense vegetation of the rainforest creates barriers to developing the land.