Impact of Location, Climate, and Natural Resources on

Latin America and the Caribbean.

Mexico

LOCATION of Mexico

Northernmost country of Latin America.Has direct access to the Pacific Ocean and

the Gulf of Mexico.Also has access to the Atlantic Ocean and

Caribbean Sea.

CLIMATE of Mexico

Varies from tropical to desert

NATURAL RESOURCES of Mexico

Petroleum, silver, copper, gold, lead, zinc, natural gas, timber

Venezuela

LOCATION of Venezuela

Northern South AmericaTo its north is the Caribbean Sea.Major air and sea routes linking North and

South America.

CLIMATE of Venezuela

Tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands

NATURAL RESOURCES of Venezuela

Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, bauxite, other minerals, hydropower, diamonds

BRAZIL

LOCATION of Brazil

Largest country in South America.Eastern South America.Borders every South American nation except

Chile and Ecuador.Amazon River gives access to the Pacific

Ocean.4,500 miles coastline on the Atlantic Ocean.

CLIMATE of Brazil

Mostly tropical, but temperate in south

NATURAL RESOURCES of Brazil

Bauxite, gold, iron ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, platinum, tin, rare earth elements, uranium, petroleum, hydropower, timber

Cuba

LOCATION of Cuba

Island nation 90 miles south of Florida.Surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico to the

west, the Caribbean Sea to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.

CLIMATE of Cuba

Tropical; moderated by trade winds; dry season (November to April); rainy season (May to October)

NATURAL RESOURCES of Cuba

Cobalt, nickel, iron ore, chromium, copper, salt, timber, silica, petroleum, arable land

Rank the countries

After filling out your chart you will rank each country on a scale of 1-4 (1 being the least desirable and 4 being the most desirable). You will rank each country based upon location, climate, and natural resources.

Ex: Country X LOCATION-4 CLIMATE-3 NATURAL RESOURCES-3

Ex: Country Y LOCATION-2 CLIMATE-2 NATURAL RESOURCES-2

Country X is the preferred country.