Question 1

What is the term for a blast of superheated rock,ash,and gas resulting from volcanic activity?

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Question 2

Mexico City is an example of a primate city.

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Mexico City is the largest and most important city in Mexico, and its population is much larger than any other city in the country, making it an example of a primate city.

Question 3

Changing gender roles in the region have resulted in decreasing female employment in factories.

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Changing gender roles have often led to an increase in female employment in factories, as societies become more accepting of women working outside the home and as economic needs drive families to seek additional sources of income.

Question 4

As of 2013,the region of Middle and South America had a population 100 times the highest estimated population of the region in 1492.

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The population of Middle and South America in 2013 was not 100 times the highest estimated population of the region in 1492. The population in 1492 is estimated to have been around 40-100 million, and by 2013, the population was approximately 600 million, which is not 100 times larger.

Question 5

Populist movements in Middle and South America are often based on the goal of tax relief for the wealthy.

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Populist movements in Middle and South America often focus on issues such as income inequality, corruption, and access to education and healthcare, rather than tax relief for the wealthy.

Question 6

What term for Middle/South America is deemphasized in the textbook because of its colonial roots?

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Question 7

What process describes the formation of the Andes Mountains?

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Question 8

Women in Middle and South America tend to gain spatial freedom as they get older and especially after they are married.

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Women in Middle and South America tend to experience limited spatial freedom throughout their lives, especially in more traditional and patriarchal cultures. Marriage may actually further restrict women's mobility and independence, as they are often expected to prioritize their roles as wives and mothers over their own personal pursuits.

Question 9

In Middle/South America,a woman's best friends are likely to be her former schoolmates.

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Question 10

Evangelical Protestantism in Middle/South America is marked by a centralized authority and large houses of worship.

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Evangelical Protestantism in Middle/South America is not typically marked by a centralized authority or large houses of worship. Instead, it is often characterized by a decentralized structure and smaller, community-based churches.

Question 11

Population growth continues to rise in the region as a result of low death rates.

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Low death rates result in fewer people dying, which allows the population to continue to grow.

Question 12

What term refers to native populations of a region,as distinct from those who migrate in later?

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Question 13

Favelas often have good access to public transportation systems.

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Favelas, typically informal settlements or slums in Brazil, often suffer from poor access to public transportation, which isolates them from city centers and essential services.

Question 14

"Squatter" populations tend to be less of a problem for primate cites than for rural villages.

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"Squatter" populations can pose a problem for both primate cities and rural villages. However, in primate cities, there may be more opportunities for these populations to access resources and employment. Additionally, primate cities may have more resources and infrastructure to support and manage squatter settlements. In rural villages, limited resources and infrastructure may exacerbate the challenges associated with squatter populations.

Question 15

Compared to the early days of colonization in Middle/South America,the Catholic Church today has become more attentive to the needs of the poor.

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Over time, the Catholic Church has become more committed to social justice and addressing the needs of the poor, as seen in movements such as liberation theology and Pope Francis' emphasis on serving marginalized communities. However, this was not always the case in the early days of colonization when the Church often supported exploitative and oppressive practices towards Indigenous peoples.

Question 16

For the most part,race and skin color are not related to social status in Middle/South America.

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In Middle/South America, race and skin color have historically been related to social status, with lighter-skinned individuals being privileged and wielding more power and opportunities than darker-skinned individuals. Though progress has been made towards overcoming this systemic discrimination, colorism and racism still exist in many communities.

Question 17

Briefly explain why geographers use the term Middle/South America instead of Latin America.

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Question 18

In Middle and South America,rural women rarely,if ever,migrate to the city.

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While it is true that rural women in Middle and South America may not migrate to the city as frequently as men or urban women, migration is still a common phenomenon and rural women do participate in it. Factors such as economic opportunities, family ties, and social networks can influence migration patterns for women in these regions.

Question 19

Discuss the two ways in which the tectonic process known as subduction creates mountains and how,using the Caribbean islands and west coast mountain ranges as examples,this has contributed to the landforms of Middle and South America.

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Question 20

What is the name of the tectonic process that has created the mountain ranges running along the Pacific coast of mainland Middle and South America and the Caribbean islands?

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