Caribbean Islands Quiz

Which of the following bodies of water surrounds the majority of the Caribbean islands?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

Which tectonic process has played a crucial role in the formation of the Caribbean islands?

• Volcanic activity

• Glacial erosion

• Tidal forces

• Earthquakes

The largest island in the Caribbean is:

• Jamaica

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• Hispaniola

Which of the following is a coral island in the Caribbean?

• Martinique

• Saint Lucia

• Barbados

• Dominica

The mountain range that runs through the center of the island of Hispaniola is called:

• Sierra Nevada

• Andes

• Blue Mountains

• Cordillera Central

Which Caribbean country is closest to the coast of Florida, USA?

• The Bahamas

• Barbados

• Trinidad and Tobago

• Haiti

The Caribbean islands are located in which geographical region?

• Southeast Asia

• South America

• Central America

• West Indies

Which of the following is a major river in the Caribbean?

• Orinoco River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

The term "The Greater Antilles" refers to a group of larger islands that includes all of the following except:

• Jamaica

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• Barbados

Which Caribbean island country is known for its three volcanic peaks called the "Pitons"?

• Saint Kitts and Nevis

• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

• Grenada

• Antigua and Barbuda