World Regional Geography

Spring 2005

Chapter 10 Latin America

Homework 10

Due April 21, 2005

At the Web Site for the course text, complete the following exercises:

1. Study Questions

2. Fill in the Blanks

The web site:

http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072549750/information_center_view0/

After you answer the questions you will be given the option to email me the results (bottom of page)

Your answers should be emailed to me.

Question 1 (5 points):

Give a geographic overview of Latin America. What are the climates, physical features, cultures (ethnic/language/religion) and economies of the region?

Question 2 (3 points):

Who are the Zapatistas? What type of conflict do they represent in Latin America?

Question 3 (3 points):

Which area of South America has the highest concentration of people of European descent? How would you compare this to the United States? (Give some specific- geography-style answers.)