Please help me with these questions:
18. Latin American society is marked by
a. large gaps between rich and poor
b. great equality of income
c. declining population growth
d. a growing middle class
I think it's A
19. Most of Mexico's people live
a. between the Sierra Madre Oriental and the Gulf coast
b. south of the central plateau on the Pacific coast
c. in the country's major cities located on the central plateau
d. between the pacific coast and the Sierra Madre Occidental
I'm not sure about this. All I read was that the people in Latin America like living near the coasts, and not in the inner parts of the country.
18. According to this article both a and d are correct.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/22/news/22iht-22oxan-CLASSARG.15549166.html
19. The question only asks about Mexico -- not the rest of Latin America.
Check this population density map.
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For question 18, Latin American society is marked by:
- a. large gaps between rich and poor
- b. great equality of income
- c. declining population growth
- d. a growing middle class
To determine the correct answer, we can consider the economic and social aspects of Latin American societies. Latin America is known for having significant income inequality, meaning there are large gaps between the rich and the poor. This is evident in the region's history of colonialism and economic disparities. Therefore, the correct answer for question 18 would be option "a. large gaps between rich and poor."
For question 19, regarding where most of Mexico's people live:
- a. between the Sierra Madre Oriental and the Gulf coast
- b. south of the central plateau on the Pacific coast
- c. in the country's major cities located on the central plateau
- d. between the pacific coast and the Sierra Madre Occidental
While it is true that people in Latin America often prefer living near the coasts, we can narrow down the answer by using specific geographical knowledge. Mexico's major cities, such as Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, are located on the central plateau. These cities have large populations and contribute significantly to the country's urbanization. Therefore, the correct answer for question 19 would be option "c. in the country's major cities located on the central plateau."