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Comparing Mexico and Venezuela

Mexico: Location & Climate Many types of landforms from plateaus to steep mountains to dense forests

Mexico: Location & Climate Northern and Central Mexico have a dry climate with little rainfall Southern Mexico has a humid, tropical climate

Mexico: Location & Climate Since most of its climate is dry with little rainfall, the majority of its land is unsuitable for farming Location makes it a great trading partner to the U.S. Mexico’s oil reserves are also important for many countries

Mexico: Natural Resources Northern Mexico is rich with minerals like silver, copper, lead, iron, and oil

Mexico: Natural Resources Oil is the most valuable resource Most of the oil is found along the Gulf of Mexico coast

Mexico: Where People Live Most live in cities (urban areas) in central Mexico to find jobs in factories

Mexico: Where People Live In areas rich with natural resources, such as Northern Mexico

Mexico: Where People Live In towns located close to the U.S. border to work in factories

Mexico: Where People Live Tourism is very important with resort towns such as Cancun and Acapulco

Write a sentence using location, climate, or natural resources that could convince someone to visit Mexico. When instructed, share your sentence with a partner.

Venezuela: Location & Climate Many types of landforms from mountains to grassy plains to tropical jungles

Venezuela: Location & Climate Rainfall Hot and humid climate Distinct rainy season

Venezuela: Location & Climate Location allows for trade with neighbors such as the U.S., Brazil, and Colombia U.S. provides food imports since agriculture is not strong in Venezuela

Venezuela: Natural Resources Oil is the most important natural resource Oil supports its economy and many Venezuelans work in the oil industry.

Venezuela: Where People Live Most live along the coast of the Caribbean Sea and in the nearby mountain valleys Most citizens live in cities (urban areas) (Last VenMex Slide)

Compare the location, climate, and natural resources of Brazil & Cuba

Use your notes handout to record important information.

Comparing Brazil and Cuba

Use your graphic organizer to record your information.

Brazil

Brazil: Location & Climate Most of the country has a low elevation Elevation

Brazil: Location & Climate Central area has the huge Amazon rain forest, which covers two-thirds of the country

Brazil: Location & Climate Warm, humid climate

Brazil: Location & Climate Location on the Atlantic Ocean allows it to ship products all over the world Its top trading partners are the U.S. and Argentina Brazil Argentina

Brazil: Natural Resources Climate allows the growth of crops such as sugarcane, coffee beans, and oranges in Southern Brazil It’s the number one producer of coffee

Brazil: Natural Resources Iron ore has allowed Brazil to produce steel used to make vehicles and other goods for trade

Brazil: Where People Live Most live near the Atlantic coast Most live in cities (urban areas)

Brazil: Where People Live In the past the rain forest area was lightly populated, but in recent years the government has developed parts of the rain forest

Write a sentence using location, climate, or natural resources that could convince someone to visit Brazil. When instructed, share your sentence with a partner.

Cuba: Location & Climate Climate is semi-tropical, with warm, moderate temperatures Tropical Biome

Cuba: Location & Climate Most of the land is flat to rolling plains, with mountains covering part of the island. Elevation

Cuba: Natural Resources Cuba has rich soil which is good for growing sugarcane, coffee beans, tobacco, and other crops. Sugar is Cuba’s most important product.

Cuba: Natural Resources

Cuba: Natural Resources Cuba trades heavily with Venezuela and China. Some of its exports are sugar, nickel, tobacco, and fish. We have not traded with Cuba for decades because the U.S. government put a ban on trade with Cuba because of its Communist government. http://www.msnbc.com/andrea-mitchell-reports/watch/us-trade--travel-restrictions-on-cuba-to-end-384776259877 - News clip discussing change in U.S./Cuba relations

Cuba: Where People Live Most Cubans live in cities and towns like the capital city of Havana where they might work in factories.

Cuba: Where People Live Those who live in rural areas may work on farms owned by Cuba’s Communist government.

Write a sentence using location, climate, or natural resources that could convince someone to visit Cuba. When instructed, share your sentence with a partner.

Fill in the comparison sections and the summarizing question.