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WorksheetsTest Review: Central America and the Caribbean
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.
isthmus
volcanic mountains
coastal plains
archipelago
Lowlands next to the seacoast.
isthmus
volcanic mountains
coastal plains
archipelago
Coastal plains are suitable for growing which crop?
coffee
cotton
sugar cane
corn
A forest with warm temperatures, high humidity, and thick vegetation that receives more than 100 inches of rain per year.
rainforests
volcanic mountains
coastal plains
archipelago
A curving chain of islands.
archipelago
isthmus
volcanic mountains
coastal plains
The Caribbean islands are an example of a/an:
archipelago
isthmus
volcanic mountains
coastal plains
Pieces of Earth's crust.
tectonic plates
seismic
volcanoes
mountains
Causing or having to do with earthquakes.
tectonic plates
seismic
volcanoes
mountains
Why does this region have so many earthquakes?
A tropic hot and humid climate.
The movement of tectonic plates.
The region is located in the center of a tectonic plate.
The soil is too sandy.
What are the main landforms in Central America?
plateaus, coastal plains, hills
mountains, coastal plains, rainforests
valleys, deserts, rainforests
deserts, mountains, coastal plains
What positive effect have volcanoes had on the region?
rich soil in the mountains
rare birds in rainforests
beautiful beaches
tourism to witness eruptions
Which landform does the movement of tectonic plates create in this region?
mountains
coastal plains
deserts
peninsulas
Which landform does the movement of tectonic plates create in this region?
islands
coastal plains
deserts
peninsulas
Which landform does the movement of tectonic plates create in this region?
volcanoes
coastal plains
deserts
peninsulas
Which of the following is an example of a critical system?
water
television
internet
museums
Which of the following is an example of a critical system?
electricity
television
internet
museums
Which of the following is an example of a critical system?
medical care
television
restaurants
shopping centers
Which of the following is an example of a critical system?
transportation
television
restaurants
shopping centers
What natural disaster destroyed much of Haiti's capital in 2010?
earthquake
hurricane
tornado
volcano
The practice of cutting down forests for crop or urban use.
deforestation
rainforest
ecosystem
tourism
What causes deforestation of the rainforests?
Tourists pollute the rainforest.
People clear areas for farmland and use trees for wood.
Loose farm animals damage the trees.
Ash from volcanic eruptions covers and destroys the forest.
What is an example of a farming practice that is good for the environment?
clearing of rainforests
planting the same crop year after year
growing coffee in the shade of trees
using chemical fertilizer to increase crop yields
What are the most valuable activities in the region's economy?
agriculture and tourism
manufacturing and banking
banking and agriculture
tourism and manufacturing
What do Caribbean food and music show?
The traditions from the native peoples.
A blend of many cultures.
The latest trends from Europe.
A dominant US influence.
What is Jamaican jerk?
bland of spices
style of clothing
form of exercise
type of dance
Which of the following is a Caribbean styles of music?
reggae
swing
blues
bluegrass
Which of the following is a Caribbean styles of music?
calypso
swing
blues
bluegrass
Which of the following is a Caribbean styles of music?
salsa
swing
blues
bluegrass
What was the purpose of the Panama Canal?
To help Panama gain independence.
To provide work and money for Panama's citizens.
To wipe out mosquitoes in the area.
To shorten the trip from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
What was one obstacle to the construction of the Panama Canal?
disease
government interference
number of workers needed
over funding
What was one obstacle to the construction of the Panama Canal?
terrain
government interference
number of workers needed
over funding
What will be done to solve the problem of larger ships entering the canal?
The canal will be expanded.
Larger ships will not be allowed to enter the canal.
Operators will do a better job of controlling traffic jams.
Cruise ships will not use the canal.
What problem does Costa Rica have in spite of its economic growth?
Low government support for industry.
A military takeover of government.
Poverty rates between 15 and 20 percent.
A decline in income from tourism.
Why is Costa Rica's economy stronger than Nicaragua's?
Costa Rica is a more peaceful country.
Costa Rica is free of foreign debt.
Costa Rica has bigger cities.
Costa Rica has large-scale farms.
Official guidelines and procedures.
policy
infrastructure
standard of living
Human Development Index
What has caused Nicaragua's government to be so unstable?
dictators and civil wars
poverty and poor education
social programs for the poor
early independence from Spain
The basic systems that a society needs.
policy
infrastructure
standard of living
Human Development Index
Which item is not part of a country's infrastructure?
roads
theaters
electricity
sewers
Which of the following is not a challenge Haiti currently faces?
Low Human Development Index score.
Decreasing poverty rate.
Political instability and corruption.
Natural disasters.
A set of data used by geographers to compare the quality of life in different countries including health, education, and standard of living.
policy
infrastructure
standard of living
Human Development Index
Haiti has a low standard of living. What does this mean?
Haiti qualifies for more foreign aid.
The people of Haiti have what they need.
The people of Haiti cannot afford goods and services.
The people of Haiti have little education and short life spans.
The level of goods, services, and material comforts.
policy
infrastructure
standard of living
Human Development Index
Move from one place to another.
push factors
pull factors
migrate
remittance
Money sent to a person in another place.
push factors
pull factors
migrate
remittance
A way of visiting natural areas that conserves the resources of the region.
ecotourism
tourism
remittance
migrate
How doe ecotourism stop deforestation?
By preserving unusual plants and other vegetation.
By encouraging visitors to avoid littering.
By providing alternative jobs to poor farmers.
By encouraging tourists to visit the area.
What are the desired results of ecotourism?
To protect the rainforest and fight poverty.
To prevent earthquakes and hurricanes.
To bring foreign aid to poor people.
To force animals to leave natural habitats.
Why are remittances so important to many countries in the region?
Remittances help educate the poor.
Remittances force farmers to leave rural areas and move to cities.
Remittances attract more tourists come to stay at resorts.
Remittances contribute to a country's economy.
Why did so many Caribbean residents migrate away from their homes?
Because of a desire to travel to foreign countries.
Because of a need for safety.
Because of a longing to escape rural overcrowding.
Because of a wish for better climate.
Migrating with a country or region.
migration
remittance
internal migration
policy
What is the main advantage of growing shade coffee in the rainforest?
It doesn't require much water.
It prevents further damage to the soil.
It encourages tourism.
It means farmers don't have to work in the sun.
Where do most tourists to the region stay?
farmhouses
tents
resorts
bed and breakfasts
Where do most tourists to the region stay?
farmhouses
tents
cruise ships
mountain cabins
What industry has encouraged people in the Caribbean to migrate to different islands within the Caribbean?
tourism
sugar
manugacturing
oil
What measurement is used to determine the Human Development Index score?
education
GDP
GDP per capita
population density
What measurement is used to determine the Human Development Index score?
health
GDP
GDP per capita
population density
What measurement is used to determine the Human Development Index score?
standard of living
GDP
GDP per capita
population density
How have earthquakes harmed Nicaragua most?
They have caused the nation to be dependent on foreign aid.
They have brought many tourists to view damage.
The have damaged the infrastructure.
They have forced a shift to large-scale farming.
What native food is part of the diet of people in the Caribbean?
rice
avocado
cinnamon
ginger
What native food is part of the diet of people in the Caribbean?
beans
avocado
apples
ginger
What native food is part of the diet of people in the Caribbean?
plantains
avocado
apples
bananas
What native food is part of the diet of people in the Caribbean?
poultry
avocado
beef
pork
What native food is part of the diet of people in the Caribbean?
fish
avocado
lamb
pork
Why did so many Caribbean residents migrate away from their homes?
Because of a desire to travel to foreign countries.
Because of a need for jobs.
Because of a longing to escape rural overcrowding.
Because of a wish for better climate.
Why did the Caribbean countries want independence?
They wanted to control their lands and resources.
Plantation slaves wanted to be able to return to Africa.
The native peoples wanted religious freedom.
They wanted to trade with the United States.
What caused Europeans to bring Africans to the Americas?
Native people died from disease, so Europeans wanted other workers.
Europeans wanted to use African troops to conquer the native people.
Native people died in wars, so the Americas needed new inhabitants.
Europeans wanted Africans to teach them to live in the hot climate.
Why is Toussaint L'Ouverture a Haitian hero?
He was the French governor of Haiti.
He was the Spanish viceroy of Haiti.
He led the slave rebellion against France.
He found silver and gold in the mountains.
When Castro took control in the 1960s, how did he change Cuba?
He made it return to Spanish rule.
He created a free enterprise system.
He agreed to be a U.S. commonwealth.
He established a communist government.
What did the Columbian Exchange do?
brought new foods to different continents
made Christopher Columbus famous
traded manufactured goods for African slaves
transferred Puerto Rico to U.S. rule
How are Puerto Rico and Cuba different?
Puerto Rico has more economic and political freedom.
Puerto Rico has more political freedom while Cuba has more economic freedom.
Cuba has more economic and political freedom.
Cuba has more political freedom while Puerto Rico has more economic freedom.
Who became the leader of Cuba in the 1960s?
Fidel Castro
Christopher Columbus
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Jose Urteaga
What is Puerto Rico today?
a Spanish colony
a communist country
a United States commonwealth
a state of the United States
Until the overthrow of the government in 1789, what country controlled Haiti?
Portugal
France
Spain
England
What three regions were connected by the Triangular Trade?
Asia, Africa, the Americas
Europe, Africa, the Americas
Asia, Europe, the Americas
Europe, Africa, Asia
