Central America Physical Geography

Define tectonic plate

• A tectonic plate is a term used to describe the movement of clouds in the atmosphere.
• A tectonic plate is a piece of earth's crust that is always moving.

• A tectonic plate is a type of fossil found in sedimentary rock.
• A tectonic plate is the mantle of the earth.

What landforms are commonly found in Central America and/or the Caribbean?

• Mountains, volcanoes, islands

• Deserts, plateaus, and canyons
• Tundra and permafrost
• Jungles and savannas

What natural disaster happened in Haiti in 2010?

• flood
• earthquake
• tornado
• hurricane

What is an isthmus?

• An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and is surrounded by water on two sides.
• An isthmus is a term used to describe a small island located in the middle of a lake.
• An isthmus is a type of mountain range that runs parallel to a coastline.
• An isthmus is a large body of water surrounded by land on three sides.

What is a coastal plain?

• A coastal plain is a large body of water near the coast.
• A coastal plain is a mountainous region near the coast.
• A coastal plain is a flat, low-lying land area next to a coast.

• A coastal plain is a deep trench in the ocean floor.

What is a rainforest?

• A rainforest is a forest that doesn't receive much rainfall.

• A rainforest is a type of grassland with moderate rainfall and a few plant and animal species.
• A rainforest is a desert with no rainfall and no plant or animal life.
• A rainforest is a dense forest characterized by high levels of rainfall and a variety of plant and animal species.

What is an archipelago?

• A single island surrounded by a large body of water.
• A group or chain of islands surrounded by a large body of water.
• A large landmass surrounded by a group of small bodies of water.
• A group of mountains surrounded by a large body of water.

Why has Central America lost a large amount of it's rainforest?

• Deforestation for agriculture, logging, and urbanization.
• Migration and population growth.
• Lack of government regulations.
• Climate change and natural disasters.

What is shade coffee?

• Coffee plants grown under a canopy of trees
• Coffee plants grown in hydroponic systems
• Coffee plants grown in open fields
• Coffee plants grown in complete darkness

Why are rainforests important to Central America's economy?

• Rainforests have have a lot of biodiversity.

• Rainforests hinder economic development in Central America
• Rainforests are home to many plants and animals.

• Rainforests increase profit through farming, firewood, and tourism.