Geography of Central America and the Caribbean

What is an isthmus?

• A strip of land with water on both sides

• A large body of water

• A mountain range

• A type of volcano

Which ocean does the Panama Canal connect?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is a major trade route in Central America?

• Panama Canal

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Suez Canal

What natural disasters are common in this region?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Blizzards

• Droughts

How many active volcanoes are there in the region?

• More than 80

• Less than 10

• Around 50

• Exactly 100

What type of storms occur often in this region?

• Hurricanes

• Tsunamis

• Cyclones

• Tropical Storms

What is the climate like in the highlands of Central America?

• Drier and cooler

• Wet and warm

• Hot and humid

• Cold and snowy

What is the main land use in the region?

• Farming

• Mining

• Fishing

• Manufacturing

What are the major crops in the region?

• Coffee and sugar

• Wheat and corn

• Rice and soybeans

• Cotton and tobacco

What is the main threat to the environments of Central America and the Caribbean?

• Tourism, farming, pollution, and deforestation

• Mining, industrialization, overfishing, and climate change

• War, terrorism, nuclear accidents, and oil spills

• Droughts, earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions