Name: _____________________________Date: ________________ Class: __________ Sixth Grade Social Studies

Unit 6: Latin Americas Economic and Environmental Forces

Unit 6 Study Guide

1. Which BEST describes the primary function of the North American Free Trade Agreement? 2. Which describes the different types of money used by countries of the world? 3. Which is not a barrier of trade? 4. Which nations economy is closest to command? 5. Which is the major environmental concern facing Mexico City? 6. Which BEST describes the environmental issue facing Brazil today? 7. Which economic system is primarily based on the roles and production of the cultures ancestors and relies heavily on trade and barter? Use the information in the box to complete the next item. In order to put pressure on the government of Cuba to change its ways, the United States has laws that forbid Americans from traveling to or trading with Cuba. These laws have been in effect for decades and have stopped billions of dollars in trade between the two countries. 8. The U.S. laws discussed in the box are an example of which economic action? 9. A sixth grade class decides to open a popcorn stand. The stand and the popcorn popper are examples of which factor of production? 10. Jose is an auto mechanic in a nearby larger town. He has decided his own small town needs its own car repair shop. Jose bought the building, new car parts, and hired three workers to help him. Jose is an example of 11. Brazil is building new factories and using newer technology. These are examples of 12. Which term refers to the market value of all goods and services produced within a country in one year? 13. Which BEST describes the environmental issue facing Venezuela today? 14. A leading cause of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is 15. NAFTA is an example of which pattern of behavior among or between countries?

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Name: _____________________________Date: ________________ Class: __________ Sixth Grade Social Studies

Unit 6: Latin Americas Economic and Environmental Forces

Unit 6 Study Guide

16. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was designed to promote free trade between the United States, 17. What is the main purpose of free trade partnerships like NAFTA? 18. Which of the following is an argument some people make against NAFTA? 19. What 3 economic questions are asked when studying similarities of a traditional, command, and market economy among nations of the world? 20. Which term best describes an economic system in which the people not the government own land, factories and businesses? 21. In which economic system does a central government decide what is produced? 22. The economic system of communist countries is most closely related to which of the following? 23. How does geography play a role in Mexico Citys air pollution problem? 24. Why might Venezuelan government NOT want to stop oil production in the country, even though it causes a lot of pollution? 25. Which term refers to the world becoming more connected through trade?

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