Chapter 10 homework

CH 10 section 1:
     1. The basis of the economies of many Latin American countries is selling goods to other countries.
     2.  The causes of Latin America’s economically dependent status are unevenly distributed farmland, economic inequality, and dependence upon export products. The consequences are if droughts, floods, or volcanic eruptions destroy a countries cash crop, the damage to that countries economy causes great hardship.

Creative Writing: NAFTA has helped boost exports, increase international investments, and create new jobs. However, none of the benefits of the trade agreement flow down to the poor.

CH 10 section 2:
     1. Development has affected Latin America’s forest resources by cutting them down through deforestation.
     2.  The challenges that are posed by the growth of Latin America’s urban population are some people are forced to live in shantytowns that are often located on dangerous slopes or wetlands.

Creative Writing: Two challenges of regional and international significance in Latin America is deforestation and rapid urban growth. If deforestation is allowed, there will be less oxygen in the atmosphere and it will be harder to breathe. Also,with rapid urban growth, there won't be enough room in the cities, and people will be forced to move to shantytowns.