Caribbean Geography and States

This video tutorial explores the Caribbean region, focusing on its geographical context, independent states, and specific features of Trinidad and Tobago. It also covers the Windward and Leeward Islands, as well as the Greater and Lesser Antilles. The lesson concludes with exercises to reinforce learning.

Which two continents are closest to the Caribbean region?

• Europe and Asia

• Antarctica and Asia

• North America and South America

• Africa and Australia

What is a key characteristic of an independent state?

• It shares a flag with another country.

• It is ruled by another country.

• It has its own government and flag.

• It has no government.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 13 independent Caribbean states?

• Barbados

• Jamaica

• Puerto Rico

• Trinidad and Tobago

What two bodies of water surround Trinidad and Tobago?

• Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean and Southern Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

• Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean

Which sea is located to the north of Trinidad?

• Caribbean Sea

• Red Sea

• Gulf of Mexico

• Baltic Sea

Which islands are located north of Dominica?

• Lesser Antilles

• Leeward Islands

• Greater Antilles

• Windward Islands

Which islands are considered part of the Windward Islands?

• Cuba and Jamaica

• Puerto Rico and Hispaniola

• Bahamas and Turks and Caicos

• Saint Lucia and Grenada

What distinguishes the Greater Antilles from the Lesser Antilles?

• The Lesser Antilles are larger islands.

• The Lesser Antilles are not in the Caribbean.

• The Greater Antilles are larger islands.

• The Greater Antilles are smaller islands.

Which of the following is a part of the Greater Antilles?

• Trinidad and Tobago

• Barbados

• Saint Vincent

• Cuba

Which islands are not considered part of the Antillean states?

• Cayman Islands and Jamaica

• Saint Lucia and Grenada

• Bahamas and Turks and Caicos

• Hispaniola and Puerto Rico