Across much of Latin America, voters elect a president who is both head of state and head of government. Which system is this?

Chile earns major export income from copper ore mined from the ground. Which economic sector produces that export?

Country A has HDI 0.85 and 3% of workers in farming; Country B has HDI 0.63 and 30% in farming. What do these indicators show?

Bolivia and Paraguay often pay more to ship exports overseas than coastal neighbors do. Which geographic condition best explains this?

Mexico's constitution divides power between the national government and elected state governments. Which arrangement describes this?

Mexico exports many automobiles assembled in factories. Which sector produces those exports?

Country C has high GDP per capita and low infant mortality; Country D has lower GDP per capita and higher infant mortality. What is the best interpretation?

Panama's economy benefits from ships crossing between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Which geographic condition made that role possible?

Cuba's constitution names the Communist Party as the leading political force, and competitive multiparty elections are not allowed. Which system is this?

The Dominican Republic earns foreign exchange from international visitors staying in hotels and using tour services. Which sector is this?

Country E has 98% literacy and an average 12 years of schooling; Country F has 82% literacy and 7 years of schooling. What does this suggest?

Argentina and Uruguay use the Pampas for cattle ranching and grain farming. Which condition supports this commercial agriculture?

Peru elects a president, but the national constitution does not divide sovereignty with separate states. Which arrangement is this?

Brazil ships soybeans and iron ore to world markets. Which sector produces those exports?

Country G's population pyramid has a narrow base and many older adults; Country H's has a wide base and few older adults. What does this indicate?

In Peru and Bolivia, the Andes contain metal ores but make roads and rail lines costly to build. Which condition shapes this economy?

Belize has a monarch as ceremonial head of state while elected officials run the government. Which system is this?

Costa Rica exports medical devices manufactured in factories. Which economic sector makes those goods?

Country J is 90% urban with most jobs in services and industry; Country K is 45% urban with many jobs in farming. What is the best conclusion?

Many Caribbean island economies rely on tourism and import some food and fuel. Which geographic condition helps explain this pattern?

Dominica has a ceremonial president, and the prime minister depends on support from the elected legislature. Which system is this?

Colombia exports coffee beans, crude oil, and coal. Which sector produces these exports?

Country L has safe water and internet access for most households; Country M lacks safe water for many and has limited internet. What do the indicators show?

Coffee farms in Guatemala and Costa Rica are common on upland slopes with volcanic soils and mild tropical temperatures. What explains this pattern?

Citizens choose officials to make laws instead of voting on every national law themselves. Which political system does this describe?

Panama earns income from canal shipping, port operations, and banking. Which sector includes these activities?

Country P has life expectancy 80 and fertility below replacement; Country Q has life expectancy 68 and fertility well above replacement. What is likely?

In the Amazon Basin, dense rainforest and long river distances make roads costly, so river transport and resource extraction are important. Which condition is at work?

Argentina exports beef, wheat, and soybeans from farms and ranches. Which sector produces these exports?

Northern Chile has major copper mines but very limited farming in the Atacama region. Which geographic condition best explains this economy?