Geography and Natural Phenomena

Volcán de Fuego

• A large volcano in Guatemala known for its frequent eruptions.

• A dormant volcano located in the Andes mountains.

• A small hill in Mexico famous for its scenic views.

• An underwater volcano in the Caribbean Sea.

Isthmus

• A type of narrow waterway between two islands.

• A strip of land with water on both sides that connects two larger land masses.

• A large area of flat land with few trees.

• A mountain range that separates two regions.

Greater Antilles

• A grouping of the larger islands in the Caribbean Sea

• A type of tropical fruit

• A famous Caribbean dance

• A historical event in the Caribbean

Ecotourism

• Nature-focused travel to natural areas that emphasizes environmental conservation.

• Travel that focuses on luxury and comfort in urban settings.

• Adventure travel that includes extreme sports and activities.

• Travel that promotes cultural exchange and local traditions.

Deforestation

• The permanent removal of forests to clear land for other uses.

• The process of planting trees in a deforested area.

• The natural regrowth of forests after a fire.

• The practice of managing forest resources sustainably.

Tourism

• The act of traveling for leisure or business purposes.

• The business of providing food, places to stay, and other services to visitors from other places.

• A type of transportation service for tourists.

• An industry focused on the production of travel guides.

Hurricane

• When trade winds form powerful, intense storms over the tropical Atlantic Ocean.

• A type of storm that occurs in the polar regions.

• A weather phenomenon characterized by heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures.

• A mild wind that brings rain to coastal areas.

Erosion

• A physical environmental process in which water, ice, or wind remove rocks and soil from the Earth’s surface.

• A chemical reaction that breaks down minerals in rocks.

• A biological process where plants grow and stabilize soil.

• A geological event that causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Panama Canal

• An artificial 51-mile waterway in Panama that connects the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean.

• A natural river that flows through Panama.

• A bridge that connects North and South America.

• A shipping route that bypasses the need for the Suez Canal.

Biodiversity

• The variety of all forms of living things on Earth.

• The number of species in a specific habitat.

• The total biomass of all organisms in an ecosystem.

• The genetic variation within a single species.