Quiz #6 - Physical Geography of the Caribbean Islands

What is a "cay" in the context of Caribbean geography?

• A large mountain range

• A small, low-elevation, sandy island on the surface of a coral reef

• A type of tropical forest

• A deep ocean trench

Which of the following best describes an extinct volcano?

• A volcano that erupts frequently

• A volcano that has not erupted in recent history and is not expected to erupt again

• A volcano that erupts once every year

• A volcano that is currently erupting

What is the Caribbean Sea?

• A large desert in the Caribbean region

• A body of water that separates the Caribbean islands from South America

• A mountain range in the Caribbean

• A large body of saltwater bordered by the Caribbean islands

Which of the following is a type of island found in the Caribbean?

• Continental islands

• Volcanic islands

• Coral islands

• All of the above

What is a dormant volcano?

• A volcano that is currently erupting

• A volcano that has not erupted in a long time but may erupt again

• A volcano that has never erupted

• A volcano that erupts continuously

Which climate is most commonly found in the Caribbean?

• Polar climate

• Tropical climate

• Desert climate

• Temperate climate

What is one of the main natural resources found in the Caribbean?

• Gold

• Oil

• Diamonds

• Coal

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Caribbean climate?

• High humidity

• Cold winters

• Warm temperatures year-round

• Seasonal rainfall

What is the primary factor that influences the climate of the Caribbean islands?

• Proximity to the equator

• Altitude

• Ocean currents

• Latitude

Which of the following is a common feature of volcanic islands in the Caribbean?

• Flat terrain

• High mountain peaks

• Extensive deserts

• Large freshwater lakes