10. Which of the following are reasons why Central America and the Caribbean are prone to natural disasters? Select all that apply

A. They are located near tectonic plate boundaries.

B. The region is in a tropical climate zone prone to hurricanes.

D. The region experiences frequent volcanic activity.

C. The countries have high population densities.

11. What is the purpose of the lock mechanisms within the canal?

B. To raise and lower boats between stretches of water at different sea levels

A. To allow boats to pass safely through narrow parts of the canal

C. To control the speed of boats traveling through the canal

D. To measure the depth of the water in the canal

12. What is a pull factor?

B. A positive condition that attracts people to a new location.

A. A negative condition that drives people to leave their home country.

C. A natural disaster that forces people to migrate.

D. A government policy that restricts immigration.

13. What is a push factor?

A. A negative condition that drives people to leave their home country.

B. A positive condition that attracts people to a new location.

C. A cultural practice that encourages migration.

D. A government policy that supports immigration.

14. Which is NOT a reason Latinos migrate to the US?

B. Lack of jobs in home country

15. Which of the following are similarities shared by Puerto Rico, Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic? Select all that apply

A They were all colonized by European powers.

D. Roman Catholicism is a dominant religion in each country.

B They have a predominantly Indigenous population.

C They have no influence from African cultures.

16. Why did the United States want to build the canal in Nicaragua instead on Panama? Select all that apply

B. Nicaragua had a more direct route and a large freshwater lake for the canal.

D. Nicaragua's climate was more suitable for construction.

F. Nicaragua was believed to have fewer tropical diseases like malaria and yellow fever.

A. Nicaragua had a longer, less complicated route for the canal.

C. Nicaragua had no threats from volcanoes and earthquakes

20. Identify the pull factor in the text below. You may have to infer.

C. They hoped to find safety from gang violence

A. They wanted better schools for their children

B. A gang threatened to harm their children if they didn’t pay money

D. They wanted to live closer to relatives in another country

Why do the Caribbean islands have so much diversity?

Several European countries rules them as colonies

The climate varies among the islands

Many people from the United States settled there

Their governments are democratic

Central America and Caribbean Unit Test Review

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

1. What is the definition of diversity?

A. A condition where a group is made up of different kinds of people, ideas, or things.

B. A society where all members have the same cultural background.

C. The process of a country taking over another for economic gain.

D. The control of a country by a single ruler.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

2. How does a dictator affect the economy of a country?

A. By letting people and businesses make their own decisions.

B. By controlling all the money and resources, which can hurt the economy.

C. By protecting the environment and nature.

D. By sharing power with other leaders to improve the economy.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

3. What is a benefit of the Panama Canal?

A. It allowed for the spread of totalitarianism across the world.

B. It shortened the travel time for ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

C. It helped maintain a homogeneous population in Panama.

D. It increased biodiversity in Central America and the Caribbean.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

4. What is the difference between a channel and a canal?

A. A channel is a natural waterway, while a canal is man-made.

B. A channel is only found in oceans, while a canal is found in rivers.

C. A canal is natural, while a channel is dug 👷🏼‍♀️ by people.

D. A canal connects two oceans, while a channel connects two lakes.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

5. What is an isthmus?

A. A narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas of land

B. A deep, wide valley surrounded by mountains.

C. A large body of water completely surrounded by land.

D. A narrow waterway connecting two larger bodies of water.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

6. What illegal act is contributing to habitat loss in Central America?

A. poaching of endemic species

B. deforestation for illegal cattle ranching

C. gangs violence

D. drugs

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

7. Which of the following are examples of deforestation? Select all that apply

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Central America and Caribbean Unit Test Review

1. What is the definition of diversity?

2. How does a dictator affect the economy of a country?

3. What is a benefit of the Panama Canal?

4. What is the difference between a channel and a canal?

5. What is an isthmus?

6. What illegal act is contributing to habitat loss in Central America?

7. Which of the following are examples of deforestation? Select all that apply

8. True or False: Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States and has the same political status and rights as U.S. states.

9. Which of the following are examples of endemic species? Select all that apply

10. Which of the following are reasons why Central America and the Caribbean are prone to natural disasters? Select all that apply

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