6SW4.1.1 Article 3: Physical Characteristics & Natural Resources of the Caribbean

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What are the two main regions of the Caribbean islands?

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Greater Antilles and Lesser Antilles

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Which island has the largest population in the Caribbean? Options: Montserrat, Cuba, Barbados, Saint Lucia

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Cuba

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What is the primary economic activity for many people living in the Caribbean?

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Tourism

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What is the Caribbean Sea known for?

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Having extensive coral reefs

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Which of the following is NOT part of the Greater Antilles? Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico

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Barbados

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What is a major threat to the Caribbean coral reefs?

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Overfishing

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Which natural resource is abundant in the Caribbean and supports fishing industries? Options: Gold, Oil, Marine life, Coal

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Marine life

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What role do coral reefs play in the Caribbean ecosystem? Options: They provide food for humans, They serve as natural barriers, They are used for construction, They filter freshwater

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They serve as natural barriers

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Which capital city is located in the Dominican Republic?

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Santo Domingo

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What is the approximate area covered by the Caribbean Sea?

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1,063,000 square miles