6SW4.1.1 Article 3: Physical Characteristics & Natural Resources of the Caribbean

What are the two main regions of the Caribbean islands?

• Greater Antilles and Lesser Antilles
• North Antilles and South Antilles
• Eastern Antilles and Western Antilles
• Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico

Which island has the largest population in the Caribbean?

• Montserrat
• Cuba
• Barbados
• Saint Lucia

What is the primary economic activity for many people living in the Caribbean?

• Fishing
• Tourism
• Manufacturing
• Agriculture

What is the Caribbean Sea known for?

• Being the largest freshwater lake
• Having extensive coral reefs
• Being the coldest sea in the world
• Being surrounded by deserts

Which of the following is NOT part of the Greater Antilles?

• Cuba
• Jamaica
• Barbados
• Puerto Rico

What is a major threat to the Caribbean coral reefs?

• Overfishing
• Increased rainfall
• Desertification
• Urban development

Which natural resource is abundant in the Caribbean and supports fishing industries?

• Gold
• Oil
• Marine life
• Coal

What role do coral reefs play in the Caribbean ecosystem?

• They provide food for humans
• They serve as natural barriers
• They are used for construction
• They filter freshwater

Which capital city is located in the Dominican Republic?

• Havana
• Port-au-Prince
• Santo Domingo
• Bridgetown

What is the approximate area covered by the Caribbean Sea?

• 500,000 square miles
• 1,063,000 square miles
• 1,500,000 square miles
• 750,000 square miles