Unit 3 Lesson 2 Key Questions World Geography 10-10-23 (ae)

What is the largest city in Central America?

• San Salvador
• Guatemala City

What are the three main regions of Central America?

• Mexico, Panama, Belize
• Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama

What is an Isthmus?

• A narrow strip of land with sea on either side that connects North and South America.

• A type of mountain range

Describe the importance of the Panama Canal?

• It is a tourist attraction
• It is a major shipping route that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

What is Central America’s largest lake?

• Lake Superior
• Lake Nicaragua

Describe the Climates of Central America & The Caribbean.

• Central America and The Caribbean have a tropical climate with high temperatures and humidity
• Central America and The Caribbean have a polar climate with low temperatures and high snowfall

What country has the lowest life expectancy in Central America & The Caribbean?

• Haiti
• Cuba