What is dollarization and how has it recently affected the economy of specific Latin American countries? Also, what are preventive measures that some of these countries are taking to avoid problems associated with this phenomenon?
What will be an ideal response?
Because of previous experiences with hyperinflation, several countries of Latin America have pegged the value of their currency to the dollar. This helps to reduce inflation, eliminate fears of currency devaluation, and reduce the cost of trade by eliminating currency conversion costs. This policy is often unpopular with voters and does not allow a country full control over its monetary policy.
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present-day geography? What will be an ideal response?
How is temperature measured for ocean air?
A) mid-ocean temperature stations B) ships measuring air temperature at sea C) ships measuring surface-water temperature D) temperature stations on islands
On this map of South America and adjacent areas, which site would have earthquakes related to plate divergence?
A. 1, the oceanic trench B. 2, below the magmatic belt C. 3, along a passive margin D. 4, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean E. both 1 and 2
Where are volcanoes least likely to occur?
A. subduction zones B. midocean ridges C. transform faults D. hot spots E. oceanic trenches