Latin America - Physical Geography 4

Latin America is divided into

• Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Islands, and South America

• Mexico, Caribbean Islands, and South America

• Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Islands, and North America

• Mexico, Central America, South America

What is the climate in the Caribbean Island

• Desert

• Tropical Rainforest

• Artic

• Tropical wet/dry

Which geographical event will most likely affect the Island's economy.

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Volcano Eruption

• All of the above

Because of the white sand beaches, warm climate, clear blue water this may be the Islands best resource.

• Gold

• Fish

• Tourism

• Bauxite

Which of the following is one of the world's most important waterways?

• Rio Bravo del Norte
• Lake Nicaragua
• Rio Grande River
• Panama Canal

What happens in The Bermuda Triangle?

• Ships and planes sink

• Nothing

• Weird weather

• large waves

Based on the excerpt, what is an economic challenge for Nicaragua?

• Nicaragua has minerals but no oil.
• Nicaragua has few natural resources.
• Nicaragua is too poor to mine its mineral resources.
• Nicaragua can only produce nickel.

Which service industry supports the economies of several Caribbean islands?

• tourism
• mining
• construction
• farming

What island chain is circled? This country is a major tourist destination for Americans, and it is vulnerable to hurricanes.

• Haiti
• Barbados
• Costa Rica
• The Bahamas

Which is the poorest country in the Americas?

• Cuba
• Haiti
• Jamaica
• Dominican Republic