(UEAP 2010) - Question Medium of Geography

In recent years, Latin America has gone through significant political changes, with a wave of left-leaning governments emerging across various countries in the region. This shift often stemmed from long periods of military rule backed by foreign countries, particularly the United States, which was keen on curbing the spread of socialism during the Cold War. Given this historical and political background, which of the following options best illustrates the connection between the emergence of leftist governments and the political and military actions taken by the US in Latin America?

Terrestrial landscapes are shaped by a variety of geomorphological processes, which can be broadly categorised into endogenous and exogenous. Endogenous factors, like tectonism and volcanism, operate from within the Earth, while exogenous factors, such as erosion and sedimentation, come from outside. Let's think about a mountainous area that has recently experienced heavy rainfall and landslides. Which of the geomorphological processes, endogenous or exogenous, has had a more immediate effect on the landscape changes in this area and why?

The theory of continental drift, introduced by Alfred Wegener in the early 20th century, fundamentally changed our understanding of how continents formed. According to this theory, the continents were originally part of a supercontinent called Pangea, which started to break apart around 200 million years ago. Considering the role of tectonic plates in this process, what are the key pieces of evidence backing the theory of continental drift, and how does this play out in our current geography?