Geography of Central America and the Caribbean

What is the main type of terrain found in Central America?

• Desert

• Plains

• Volcanic, mountainous

• Flatlands

Which industry is a key resource in the Caribbean?

• Technology

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Tourism

By whom was Central America primarily colonized?

• France

• Spain

• Various European countries

• The Netherlands

What is an isthmus?

• A narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas

• A large group of islands

• A sea surrounded by land

• A chain of mountains and volcanoes

Which sea is surrounded by Central America, the Greater and Lesser Antilles, and South America?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Caribbean Sea

• Indian Ocean

What are the Greater Antilles?

• A group of small islands in the Caribbean Sea

• A narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas

• A group of large islands in the Caribbean Sea

• A high-elevation tropical forest

Which of the following is not one of the countries that make up Central America?

• Belize

• Jamaica

• Honduras

• Nicaragua

What causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in the region?

• Movement of the ocean currents

• Heavy rainfall and hurricanes

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Coral reef formations

Where are cloud forests found?

• In the lowland areas near the coast

• In the inland mountains

• On the small islands in the region

• In the plantation and ranch areas

What two factors make the region a good place to grow crops?

• Frequent hurricanes and mineral resources

• Warm climate and rich volcanic soil

• Cool and humid mountain areas

• Dry winters and lack of energy resources