Central America 7.1

What is an isthmus?

• A large mountain range

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas

• A type of volcanic rock

• A deep ocean trench

The practice of agriculture involves (a)   .

• Mining for minerals
• Building roads and bridges
• Cultivating soil for growing crops
• Fishing in rivers and lakes

What are natural resources?

• Man-made materials

• Materials found in nature used by humans

• Synthetic chemicals

• Processed foods

Which countries are part of Central America?

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile

• Belize, Guatemala, Honduras

• Canada, USA, Mexico

• Spain, Portugal, Italy

(a)   are commonly grown in volcanic soil.

• Wheat and barley
• Chocolate and bananas
• Rice and corn
• Grapes and olives

What is unique about Lake Nicaragua?

• It is the largest saltwater lake in Central America

• It is home to oceanic animal life

• It is the smallest lake in Central America

• It is a man-made lake

What is a reason for the narrowness of the Pacific Lowlands?

• High mountains

• Volcanic activity

• Dense forests

• Wide rivers

What key crops are grown in Central America's volcanic soil?

• Rice and wheat

• Cotton and corn

• Coffee and bananas

• Barley and soybeans

What is the main purpose of CAFTA-DR?

• To remove trade barriers and promote economic growth

• To establish military alliances

• To create a single currency

• To regulate agricultural production

Agriculture is important to Central America's economy because (a)  

• It is the only industry
• It provides food for local consumpt
• It remains important despite challe
• It is not significant