Cuba
What has been the major export for Cuba for the past two hundred years? Sugar Cane
Which industries are helped most by Cuba’s location on the ocean? Fishing and trade
Which product does Venezuela provide at a reduced cost to Cuba? oil
The large amount of arable land is most helpful to what industry in Cuba? farming
Which country has helped support Cuba for much of the late 1900’s? The Soviet Union
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Brazil
In what part of the country do most Brazilians live? East coast in large cities by the Atlantic Ocean
The climate of Brazil allows farmers to export what kind of crops? Tropical fruits (oranges, papaya) Coffee,
Give an example of an important export for Brazil? Fruits,
Why does Brazil have a fast growing tourism industry? Warm, tropical beaches,
How does Brazil’s location help it trade? Next to ocean for trade and shipping
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Mexico
Which metal is mined more in Mexico anywhere else in the world? silver
What country does Mexico trade the most with? USA
Which region of Mexico has the most people? Central plateau
Which is a problem for farmers in Mexico? Drought (no rain) poor soil
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Venezuela
What is a major reason that there are few farmers in Venezuela? Mountains and jungle (rain forest)
Which is a negative result of Venezuela’s oil business? Oil spills
How has Venezuela’s location helped it trade with other countries? Next to Atlantic Ocean and Panama Canal for shipping
Most people live in Venezuela live in what type of area? Large cities by the ocean
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Panama
The Panama Canal connects which two large bodies of water? Atlantic Ocean to Pacific Ocean
(Use a map)if you left Spain and traveled to the Pacific Ocean using the Panama Canal what bodies of water would you pass through? Atlantic Ocean to Caribbean Sea to Panama Canal to Pacific Ocean
How does the Panama Canal help trade? Ships do not have to sail all the way around South America
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