CGeo Chapter 7 Review

Isla, Priya, and William are planning a trip to Central America. They learned that the main religious denomination there is Roman Catholicism, but syncretism is also common. Is this information correct?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The information is correct. Roman Catholicism is the main religious denomination in Central America, and syncretism is also common.

Maya and James are discussing about the major deforestation taking place in Central America. Maya suggests that reforestation could be a solution. Is Maya's statement true?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Maya's statement is true. Reforestation can help combat deforestation in Central America.

Evelyn, Mia, and Aria are planning a trip to Central America. Evelyn believes that Spanish is not the most common language spoken there. Is she correct?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Evelyn is incorrect. Spanish is the most common language spoken in Central America.

Avery, Henry, and Aria are participating in a geography quiz. They are asked whether the Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, cuts across the Central American isthmus in Nicaragua. What should they answer?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct answer is False. The Panama Canal does not cut across the Central American isthmus in Nicaragua.

Aiden, Oliver, and Samuel are studying geography. They learned that the Antilles islands are the crest of an underwater mountain range and are divided into two groups: the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles. Is this statement true?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is true. The Antilles islands are divided into the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles, which are the crest of an underwater mountain range.

Henry, Grace, and Arjun are planning a trip to the Central America region. They are discussing the landforms they might encounter there. Which landform is not associated with the Central America region they should not expect to see?

• Island

• Isthmus

• Tundra

• Volcano

Answer explanation

The landform not associated with the Central America region is Tundra.

Anika, Nora, and Abigail are planning a trip to Central America. They are discussing the main crops of the region they are visiting. Which crop is a main crop of Central America?

• Wheat

• Potatoes

• Bananas

• Cherries

Answer explanation

Bananas are a main crop in Central America. They are widely grown and exported from the region.

During a geography class, Nora, Avery, and Michael were discussing about the large ring of volcanoes that rim the Pacific Ocean. They were trying to remember its name. Can you help them out?

• Cape of Good Hope

• Fire Island

• Rio de la Plata

• The Ring of Fire

Answer explanation

The large ring of volcanoes that rim the Pacific Ocean is called The Ring of Fire.

In a history class, Grace, Jackson, and Sophia are discussing Central America's past. Based on their discussion, which statement is generally true?

• Most of their discussions have been peaceful

• They have NOT discussed the US's interaction with the region

• No correct option is given

• Their discussions reveal that it has been violent

Answer explanation

The correct statement is that their discussions reveal that Central America's past has been violent.

David, Ethan, and Priya are studying Central American governments for their social studies project. Based on their research, which word do they find best generally describes Central American governments?

• Transparent

• Anarchy

• Socialistic

• Corrupt

Answer explanation

Based on their research, David, Ethan, and Priya find that the best word that generally describes Central American governments is 'Corrupt'.