Chapter Questions
Explain the relationships among elevation, climate, and agricultural production, especially in tropical highland areas.
Identify the major environmental issues of Latin America and how countries are addressing them.
Summarize the demographic issues impacting this region, such as rural-to-urban migration, urbanization, smaller families, and emigration.
Describe the cultural mixing of European and Amerindian groups in this region and indicate where Amerindian cultures thrive today.
Explain the global reach of Latino culture through immigration, sport, music, and television.
Describe the Iberian colonization of the region and how it affected the formation of today's modern states.
Identify the major trade blocs in Latin America and how they are influencing development.
Summarize the significance of primary exports from Latin America, especially agricultura commodities, minerals, wood products, and fossil fuels.
Describe the neoliberal economic reforms that have been applied to Latin America and how they have influenced the region’s development