The Caribbean and Central America

Front

Which is true about the Caribbean?

Back

The Caribbean has many islands.

Front

Volcanoes and earthquakes are created by a shift in _________.

Back

Tectonic Plates

Front

What is a poacher?

Back

A person who hunts or fishes illegally.

Front

A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of land is called an ______.

Back

isthmus

Front

Why is the rain forest being cut down?

Back

To find valuable resources or to grow crops.

Front

What country in the Caribbean is one of the largest in size? Options: Haiti, The Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Cuba

Back

Cuba

Front

Cutting down trees is called ___________

Back

deforestation

Front

What is the main cause of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest? Options: Urban development, Logging for timber, Natural disasters, Tourism

Back

Logging for timber

Front

Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?

• Increased biodiversity
• Improved air quality
• Loss of habitat for species
• Decrease in carbon dioxide levels

Back

Loss of habitat for species