Study guide for Georgia Standards:

SS6G1,SS6G2,SS6G3,SS6G4

SS6G1
Locate on a map the physical features Amazon River, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean, Panama Canal, Andes Mountains, Sierra Madre Mountains and Atacama Dessert. Locate on a map the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela.

SS6G2
Environmental concerns of Latin America: Mexico-Air Pollution (what are the causes (Students should have a very basic understanding of what causes the air pollution, such as overcrowding, industrialization, vehicle emissions, and location at the base of mountains which traps emissions producing a heavy overlay of smog), consequences or effects (damage to vegetation, harm to the atmosphere, and harm to human beings. The connection between air pollution and acid rain. The damage caused by this acid rain, such as harm to buildings and ancient monuments/ruins in Mexico. Reasons driving restrictions have been placed on people in Mexico City).

Ethnic Blending African + European= Mullato Native + European=Mestizo

Pollution Exhaust from factories and cars + fog=smog Polluted air + rain= acid rain Natural Resources What do you think CIA World Fact Book says? What does our map show? Look at your Table. Do you think that the geography, climate and roads have anything to do with pollution? Do you think that the infrastructure and geography have anything to do with the population of our countries of study? (Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico) Climate Types Can you think of the climates types of your countrys of study? What is there vegetation (flora) and animal life (fauna) like? Revisit page 36 and 37 of your PPC text to review . How do you think the climates would help or hinder business in all of your countries of study?

Study guide for Georgia Standards:

SS6G1,SS6G2,SS6G3,SS6G4

SS6G2
Environmental concerns of Latin America: Brazils Rainforest Destruction Students should be able to explain/describe/discuss/evaluate * Factors causing destruction of the rain forest. (Mining, Agriculture, * The concerns regarding the destruction of the rain forest in Brazil. * The issues/consequences associated with this destruction. Venezuelas Oil Pollution Students should also have a basic understanding of the causes of oil-related pollution in Venezuela. What are the issues/consequences of this oil-pollution in Venezuela and the impact on surrounding areas?

Study guide for Georgia Standards:

SS6G1,SS6G2,SS6G3,SS6G4

SS6G3
Describe the location, location, and natural resources of: Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela. Explain how these affect where people live and how they trade.

SS6G4
Describe the blending of ethnic groups in Latin America. Explain why Latin America is a land of Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Explain how literacy rates affect standard of living.