Latin America Flashcard

Front

What is a narrow piece of land that connects two larger pieces of land?

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isthmus

Front

Which two bodies of water surround Central America? Options: Atlantic and Caribbean, Atlantic and Pacific, Pacific and Caribbean, Pacific and Arctic

Back

Pacific and Caribbean

Front

Which continent is Central America physically considered part of? Options: Asia, North America, South America, Europe

Back

North America

Front

Which country did Panama gain its independence from? Options: Spain, Britain, Colombia, US

Back

Colombia

Front

Which continent is Central America culturally considered part of? Options: Asia, North America, South America, Europe

Back

South America

Front

What is the name of the chain of volcanic mountains that runs through Central America like a backbone?

Back

The Central Highlands

Front

What type of climate do they mostly experience in Central America? Options: tropical, desert, arctic, humid continental

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tropical

Front

Cool winds that blow in from the Caribbean Sea cause deadly ____________________ on the east coast of Central America.

Back

hurricanes

Front

Name two things that they farm in Central America: corn and soybeans, cotton and green beans, exotic flowers and coffee, beets and potatoes.

Back

exotic flowers and coffee

Front

Which country did Belize gain its independence from?

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Britain