Central America Physical Geography

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Define tectonic plate

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A tectonic plate is a piece of earth's crust that is always moving.

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What landforms are commonly found in Central America and/or the Caribbean?

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Mountains, volcanoes, islands

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What natural disaster happened in Haiti in 2010?

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earthquake

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What is an isthmus?

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An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and is surrounded by water on two sides.

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What is a coastal plain?

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A coastal plain is a flat, low-lying land area next to a coast.

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What is a rainforest?

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A rainforest is a dense forest characterized by high levels of rainfall and a variety of plant and animal species.

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What is an archipelago?

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A group or chain of islands surrounded by a large body of water.

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Why has Central America lost a large amount of its rainforest?

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Deforestation for agriculture, logging, and urbanization.

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What is shade coffee?

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Coffee plants grown under a canopy of trees

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Why are rainforests important to Central America's economy?

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Rainforests increase profit through farming, firewood, and tourism.