SG Unit 3 Test Central America

Based on the study of this map, which statements regarding the physical geography of Central America
and the Caribbean are TRUE? Select TWO that are TRUE.

• There are several archipelagos, such as the Greater and Lesser Antilles.

• The interior of Central America is a large plateau surrounded on all sides by mountains.

• Central America is a large isthmus that connects North and South America.

• The largest Caribbean Island is larger than all of Central America.

• There are no freshwater lakes or rivers in Central America or the Caribbean Islands.

Which country is more diverse?

• USA

• Mexico

• What?

• Huh?

This map illustrates Mexico's poverty rates. Based on the map, what can be inferred about the economic status of Mexico?

• The southern region has a lower poverty rate

• Northern Mexico has a lower poverty rate than Southern Mexico

• the west coast of Mexico has more poverty than northern Mexico

• Northern Mexico has the highest poverty rate

Which aspect of a hurricane creates the most damage once the storm reaches land?

• storm surge

• high winds

• heavy rainfall

• lightning strikes

Which of these is not part of how hurricanes form?

• Hurricanes are caused by volcanic eruptions.

• A process called convection causes wind currents

• The Coriolis Effect causes prevailing winds to move in a curved pattern

• Relatively minor changes in the prevailing winds, like El Nino, can result in significant changes to the weather

Which of these definitions do you think is the definition of El Nino?

• Severe or unusual weather conditions, such as hurricanes, Tornadoes, and blizzards

• a warm ocean current that flows off the west coast of South America every few years

• the scientific study of climate and weather patterns

• great destruction or loss of life caused by natural forces rather than by human actions

• a severe storm with high winds that spiral around a calm center. Also called hurricanes and typhoons depending on where they form

Which of these definitions do you think is the definition of Meteorology ?

• Severe or unusual weather conditions, such as hurricanes, Tornadoes, and blizzards

• a warm ocean current that flows off the west coast of South America every few years

• the scientific study of climate and weather patterns

• great destruction or loss of life caused by natural forces rather than by human actions

• a severe storm with high winds that spiral around a calm center. Also called hurricanes and typhoons depending on where they form

Which of these definitions do you think is the definition of natural disaster?

• Severe or unusual weather conditions, such as hurricanes, Tornadoes, and blizzards

• a warm ocean current that flows off the west coast of South America every few years

• the scientific study of climate and weather patterns

• great destruction or loss of life caused by natural forces rather than by human actions

• a severe storm with high winds that spiral around a calm center. Also called hurricanes and typhoons depending on where they form

Which of these definitions do you think is the definition of Tropical Cyclone?

• Severe or unusual weather conditions, such as hurricanes, Tornadoes, and blizzards

• a warm ocean current that flows off the west coast of South America every few years

• the scientific study of climate and weather patterns

• great destruction or loss of life caused by natural forces rather than by human actions

• a severe storm with high winds that spiral around a calm center. Also called hurricanes and typhoons depending on where they form

Which definition below do you think is the textbook definition for an ecosystem?

• a community of living organisms and their natural environment, or habitat

• a sudden, illegal takeover of government by force

• a roof over a rain forest created by treetops

• a human-made waterway through land for boats and ships