Central America and the Caribbean

The most densely populated region of Central America

• Volcanic Axis

• Greater and Lesser Antilles

• Lempa River

• Panama

• Central Highlands

area where mountains attain elevations of more than 12,000 feet and earthquakes are common

• Volcanic Axis

• Greater and Lesser Antilles

• Lempa River

• Panama

• Central Highlands

part of an archipelago in the Caribbean

• Volcanic Axis

• Greater and Lesser Antilles

• Lempa River

• Panama

• Central Highlands

generates hydroelectricity in El Salvador

• Volcanic Axis

• Greater and Lesser Antilles

• Lempa River

• Panama

• Central Highlands

an isthmus connecting North America and South America

• Volcanic Axis

• Greater and Lesser Antilles

• Lempa River

• Panama

• Central Highlands

What crops are typically grown in the tierra caliente zone?

• bananas and sugarcane

• yams and taro

• cotton and rice

• potatoes and barley

For most of Central America and the Caribbean, being located in the tropics results in

• large variations in seasonal temperature and frequent drought.

• large variations in seasonal temperature and unpredictable rainfall

• high temperatures year-round and frequent rainfall

• high temperatures and abundant rainfall year-round

Islands in the Antilles are surrounded by ______________, which are home to a wide variety of fish.

• hot spots

• coral reefs

• volcanoes

• freshwater lagoons

What is the largest freshwater lake in Central America?

• Lake Nicaragua

• Lake Titicaca

• Lake Managua

• Lake Chapala

In Central America, which climate zone is the most densely populated?

• tierra caliente

• tierra templada

• tierra fria

• tierra helada