Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a problem for democracy in Middle and South America?

Accepted Answer

A)  political corruption 
B)  the drug trade 
C)  foreign involvement in politics 
D)  expansion of Internet access 
A)  political corruption 
B)  the drug trade 
C)  foreign involvement in politics 
D)  expansion of Internet access

Question 2

From where did the humans who settled Middle and South America originally migrate?

Accepted Answer

North America, origi

Question 3

The temperature-altitude zones of Middle and South America are described using names derived from their altitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which statement best describes the human landscape of Middle and South America just before its encounter with Europeans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human settlements were found only on the eastern coast of what is now Brazil. 
B)  The region was nearly devoid of humans except for small groups of nomadic peoples. 
C)  Many people were living in socially organized, technologically advanced cities. 
D)  The Incan Empire, concentrated in the highlands of Middle America, was the only human settlement at the time. 
A)  Human settlements were found only on the eastern coast of what is now Brazil. 
B)  The region was nearly devoid of humans except for small groups of nomadic peoples. 
C)  Many people were living in socially organized, technologically advanced cities. 
D)  The Incan Empire, concentrated in the highlands of Middle America, was the only human settlement at the time.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best characterization of the spatial arrangement of domestic life for many people living in Middle and South America?

Accepted Answer

A)  small two-room units in public housing projects 
B)  detached single-family homes in growing suburban areas 
C)  compounds of several houses surrounded by walls 
D)  large high-rise, multiple-bedroom apartments 
A)  small two-room units in public housing projects 
B)  detached single-family homes in growing suburban areas 
C)  compounds of several houses surrounded by walls 
D)  large high-rise, multiple-bedroom apartments

Question 6

A major reason that SAPs in Middle/South America failed to stimulate economic growth was that they turned the control of industries across the region over to foreign ownership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In general, the SAP/EPZ era of Middle/South America's economic development produced the desired effects and led to a substantial rise in residents' standards of living.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a key difference between North America and Middle and South America?

Accepted Answer

A)  Middle and South America are larger than North America. 
B)  Middle and South America have a more varied environment. 
C)  Middle and South America have a larger indigenous population. 
D)  Middle and South America has a less varied level of human well-being. 
A)  Middle and South America are larger than North America. 
B)  Middle and South America have a more varied environment. 
C)  Middle and South America have a larger indigenous population. 
D)  Middle and South America has a less varied level of human well-being.

Question 9

Compared to other world regions, Middle and South America exhibit a narrow gap between the rich and poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The name given to the center of a hurricane is the _______ of the hurricane.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The name given to the center of...

Question 11

The devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti was a result of a volcanic eruption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Both Mexico and Brazil benefited from ISI policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Structural adjustment policies in the Middle/South America of the 1980s were based on all of the following concepts, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  marketization. 
B)  privatization. 
C)  democratization. 
D)  globalization. 
A)  marketization. 
B)  privatization. 
C)  democratization. 
D)  globalization.

Question 14

Which of the following has NOT been a widespread response of small-scale farmers who were displaced by large cash-crop enterprises?

Accepted Answer

A)  They migrated to cities. 
B)  They found work on plantations. 
C)  They formed partnerships that bought into the newer, larger farms. 
D)  They took over the unused areas of farms. 
A)  They migrated to cities. 
B)  They found work on plantations. 
C)  They formed partnerships that bought into the newer, larger farms. 
D)  They took over the unused areas of farms.

Question 15

El Niño events typically bring bitterly cold and dry conditions to the South American west (Pacific) coast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The company once called Texaco is now called __________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The company once called Texaco is now...

Question 17

What country contains most of the Amazon River basin?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What country contains most of the Amazon...

Question 18

The majority of people in Middle/South America are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Roman Catholic. 
B)  Russian Orthodox. 
C)  Jewish. 
D)  Muslims. 
A)  Roman Catholic. 
B)  Russian Orthodox. 
C)  Jewish. 
D)  Muslims.

Question 19

All of the following are climate change related threats EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  shortages of clean water. 
B)  violent storms. 
C)  solar flares. 
D)  rising sea level. 
A)  shortages of clean water. 
B)  violent storms. 
C)  solar flares. 
D)  rising sea level.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT included in the region known as Middle America?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexico 
B)  Central America 
C)  the Caribbean 
D)  Colombia 
A)  Mexico 
B)  Central America 
C)  the Caribbean 
D)  Colombia

Which of the following is NOT a problem for democracy in Middle and South America?

From where did the humans who settled Middle and South America originally migrate?

The temperature-altitude zones of Middle and South America are described using names derived from their altitude.

Which statement best describes the human landscape of Middle and South America just before its encounter with Europeans?

Which of the following is the best characterization of the spatial arrangement of domestic life for many people living in Middle and South America?

A major reason that SAPs in Middle/South America failed to stimulate economic growth was that they turned the control of industries across the region over to foreign ownership.

In general, the SAP/EPZ era of Middle/South America's economic development produced the desired effects and led to a substantial rise in residents' standards of living.

Which of the following is NOT a key difference between North America and Middle and South America?

Compared to other world regions, Middle and South America exhibit a narrow gap between the rich and poor.

The name given to the center of a hurricane is the _______ of the hurricane.

The devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti was a result of a volcanic eruption.

Both Mexico and Brazil benefited from ISI policies.

Structural adjustment policies in the Middle/South America of the 1980s were based on all of the following concepts, EXCEPT:

Which of the following has NOT been a widespread response of small-scale farmers who were displaced by large cash-crop enterprises?

El Niño events typically bring bitterly cold and dry conditions to the South American west (Pacific) coast.

The company once called Texaco is now called __________________.

What country contains most of the Amazon River basin?

The majority of people in Middle/South America are:

All of the following are climate change related threats EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT included in the region known as Middle America?

Geography: an Exploration of Connections

North America

Europe

Russia and the Post-Soviet States

North Africa and Southwest Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

South Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Oceania

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Exam 3: Middle and South America

Which of the following is NOT a problem for democracy in Middle and South America?

From where did the humans who settled Middle and South America originally migrate?

The temperature-altitude zones of Middle and South America are described using names derived from their altitude.

Which statement best describes the human landscape of Middle and South America just before its encounter with Europeans?

Which of the following is the best characterization of the spatial arrangement of domestic life for many people living in Middle and South America?

A major reason that SAPs in Middle/South America failed to stimulate economic growth was that they turned the control of industries across the region over to foreign ownership.

In general, the SAP/EPZ era of Middle/South America's economic development produced the desired effects and led to a substantial rise in residents' standards of living.

Which of the following is NOT a key difference between North America and Middle and South America?

Compared to other world regions, Middle and South America exhibit a narrow gap between the rich and poor.

The name given to the center of a hurricane is the _______ of the hurricane.

The devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti was a result of a volcanic eruption.

Both Mexico and Brazil benefited from ISI policies.

Structural adjustment policies in the Middle/South America of the 1980s were based on all of the following concepts, EXCEPT:

Which of the following has NOT been a widespread response of small-scale farmers who were displaced by large cash-crop enterprises?

El Niño events typically bring bitterly cold and dry conditions to the South American west (Pacific) coast.

The company once called Texaco is now called __________________.

What country contains most of the Amazon River basin?

The majority of people in Middle/South America are:

All of the following are climate change related threats EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT included in the region known as Middle America?

Geography: an Exploration of Connections

North America

Europe

Russia and the Post-Soviet States

North Africa and Southwest Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

South Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Oceania

Filters