Unit 3 Test Review

The dominant language spoken in Central America is –

• English

• French

• Mestizo

• Spanish

The image included here helps to explain why -

• Central America got its name.

• There are volcanoes and earthquakes in Central America.

• Pollution has increased in the Caribbean.

• Central America’s economy is growing.

A(n) ___ is a narrow strip of land with water on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.

• Peninsula

• Isthmus

• Island

• Plateau

Which are known to cause devastation in the Caribbean during the June to November season?

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Tsunamis

• Earthquakes

Which Caribbean country's Communist government has been at odds with the US since its 1959 revolution?

• The Bahamas

• Jamaica

• Haiti

• Cuba

Which country is described by the information here?

• The Dominican Republic

• The Cayman Islands

• Jamaica

• Puerto Rico

How has the Panama Canal hurt the nation of Panama?

• It has led to a decrease in trade for Panama.

• It caused environmental damage and displacement of people.

• It made Panama more isolated from other countries.

• It caused Panama to maintain control of the canal for most of its history.

What is the main environmental challenge that is facing the rain forests of Central and South America?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Air pollution from factories

• Water shortages

In which country is Portuguese the dominant language?

• Argentina

• Ecuador

• Brazil

• Peru

While Argentina has claimed the Falkland Islands, they are actually a -

• Brazilian state

• American territory

• independent nation

• territory of the United Kingdom