Latin America Intro 1: Geography and Culture

What type of climate does Central America and the Caribbean have?

• Temperate

• Arctic

• Tropical

• Desert

What natural disasters are common in Central America?

• Tornadoes, blizzards, and droughts

• Earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanic activity

• Floods, tsunamis, and wildfires

• Avalanches, sandstorms, and heatwaves

What are the unique features of South America?

• Great Barrier Reef and Sahara Desert

• Andes Mountains and Amazon River

• Himalayas and Ganges River

• Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River

Which mountain range is the longest in the world?

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

• Alps

What is the largest river in the world by volume?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

What is the climate like in Central America and the Caribbean?

• Cold and dry

• Mild and rainy

• Hot and humid

• Windy and foggy

What is the biodiversity like in the Amazon River?

• Low biodiversity

• High biodiversity

• Moderate biodiversity

• No biodiversity

What is a main geographical feature of South America?

• Himalayas

• Andes Mountains

• Ganges River

• Mississippi River

What is the size of South America compared to other continents?

• Fourth largest continent

• Largest continent

• Third largest continent

• Second largest continent

What is the main attraction of Central America and the Caribbean?

• Beautiful beaches and lush rainforests

• Sahara Desert

• Great Barrier Reef

• Eiffel Tower