1/30/26, 10:39 PM Lecture Quiz 7: GCU 323: Geography of Latin America (2026 Spring A)
Lecture Quiz 7
Due Feb 2 at 11:59pm
Points 55
Questions 20
Available Jan 20 at 12am - Feb 2 at 11:59pm
Time Limit 40 Minutes
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 25 minutes 55 out of 55
Score for this quiz: 55 out of 55
Submitted Jan 30 at 9:39pm
This attempt took 25 minutes.
Correct answer
Question 1
2..75 pts
The 25 active volcanoes in Central America are generally found:
in the 3 countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
in highlands closer to the Caribbean side
in the 3 countries of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama
in a spine that runs down the middle of Central America
in highlands closer to the Pacific side
Correct answer
Question 2
2..75 pts
For several decades, coffee companies and coffee retailers were criticized (and rightly so) for benefiting
from the tiny profit margin that the farmers actually made on their highly-valued product (as most income
went to the middle levels of the supply chain). There have been attempts to remedy this situation, and
now most coffee sold in the world is considered coffee, which has a more equitable balance in
terms of who earns the profits (although the middle levels still earn a sizable portion, with the end
retailers also earning large profit margins).
Fair and Balanced
Balanced Trade
Free Trade
Fair Trade
, 1/30/26, 10:39 PM Lecture Quiz 7: GCU 323: Geography of Latin America (2026 Spring A)
Free and Balanced
Correct answer
Question 3
2..75 pts
Some of the largest cities in Central America are located inland because they are:
within the major zones of banana production
higher in elevation and thus have cooler temperatures
safer from the threat of hurricanes
not prone to the sea level rise of global warming
they are along the ancient highways of the Inca empire
Correct answer
Question 4
2..75 pts
El Salvador in recent years has become a major player in in Central America. This, along with
other manufacturing, services, and especially remittances from relatives in the U.S., has reduced El
Salvador's reliance on agricultural exports to their economy.
food processing industries
textile manufacturing
iron and steel industries
automotive parts manufacturing
furniture making
Correct answer
Question 5
2..75 pts
If they were united politically, the Central American countries would have a population of over 49 million,
and would be the 4th largest country in Latin America (just behind Columbia). , at over 17 million,
is by far the most populous in Central America, almost double the second most populous country,
Honduras.
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Panama
Correct answer
Lecture Quiz 7
Due Feb 2 at 11:59pm
Points 55
Questions 20
Available Jan 20 at 12am - Feb 2 at 11:59pm
Time Limit 40 Minutes
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 25 minutes 55 out of 55
Score for this quiz: 55 out of 55
Submitted Jan 30 at 9:39pm
This attempt took 25 minutes.
Correct answer
Question 1
2..75 pts
The 25 active volcanoes in Central America are generally found:
in the 3 countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
in highlands closer to the Caribbean side
in the 3 countries of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama
in a spine that runs down the middle of Central America
in highlands closer to the Pacific side
Correct answer
Question 2
2..75 pts
For several decades, coffee companies and coffee retailers were criticized (and rightly so) for benefiting
from the tiny profit margin that the farmers actually made on their highly-valued product (as most income
went to the middle levels of the supply chain). There have been attempts to remedy this situation, and
now most coffee sold in the world is considered coffee, which has a more equitable balance in
terms of who earns the profits (although the middle levels still earn a sizable portion, with the end
retailers also earning large profit margins).
Fair and Balanced
Balanced Trade
Free Trade
Fair Trade
, 1/30/26, 10:39 PM Lecture Quiz 7: GCU 323: Geography of Latin America (2026 Spring A)
Free and Balanced
Correct answer
Question 3
2..75 pts
Some of the largest cities in Central America are located inland because they are:
within the major zones of banana production
higher in elevation and thus have cooler temperatures
safer from the threat of hurricanes
not prone to the sea level rise of global warming
they are along the ancient highways of the Inca empire
Correct answer
Question 4
2..75 pts
El Salvador in recent years has become a major player in in Central America. This, along with
other manufacturing, services, and especially remittances from relatives in the U.S., has reduced El
Salvador's reliance on agricultural exports to their economy.
food processing industries
textile manufacturing
iron and steel industries
automotive parts manufacturing
furniture making
Correct answer
Question 5
2..75 pts
If they were united politically, the Central American countries would have a population of over 49 million,
and would be the 4th largest country in Latin America (just behind Columbia). , at over 17 million,
is by far the most populous in Central America, almost double the second most populous country,
Honduras.
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Panama
Correct answer
