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Central America and the Caribbean TEST

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Mexico and Central America form a(n) _____ that connects the two larger landmasses of North and South America.
a)

peninsula

b)

isthmus

c)

archipelago

d)

plateau

2.
The Caribbean attracts millions of tourists to the region each year.
a)

True

b)

False

3.
What two arms of the Atlantic Ocean border Mexico and Central America on the east?
a)

Rio Bravo del Norte and the Caribbean Sea

b)

Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea

c)

Lake Nicaragua and the Rio Grande

d)

Rio Grande and the Gulf of Mexico

4.

In which climate zone does most of Central America, and the Caribbean lie?

a)

high mountain

b)

humid temperate

c)

desert

d)

tropical

5.
Why does the region have so many earthquakes?
a)

its location between two large continents

b)

the movement of tectonic plates

c)

a tropical hot and humid climate

d)

poor soil within the rain forest

6.
What is an archipelago?
a)

a volcanic mountain strip

b)

a narrow strip connecting two large land areas

c)

a chain of islands

d)

a landform that supports the region's economy

7.

What effect does Central America's location on top of moving tectonic plates have on the region?

a)

a warm tropical climate

b)

many earthquakes and volcanoes

c)

high ocean waves

d)

erosion of beaches on islands

8.
What positive effect have volcanoes had on the region?
a)

rich soil in mountains

b)

rare birds in the rain forests

c)

beautiful beaches

d)

tourism to witness eruptions

9.
What was the purpose of the Panama Canal?
a)

to help Panama gain independence

b)

to provide work and money for Panama's citizens

c)

to wipe out mosquitoes in the area

d)

to shorten the trip from the Atlantic to the Pacific

10.
Before the Panama Canal opened, how did ships sail from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean?
a)

up the Amazon River

b)

through the Suez Canal

c)

around South America

d)

across the Great Lakes

11.
What are the main landforms in Central America?
a)

plateaus, coastal plains, hills

b)

mountains, coastal plains, rainforest

c)

valleys, deserts, rainforest

d)

deserts, mountains, coastal plains

12.

What causes deforestation of the rain forests in the region?

a)

Tourists pollute the rain forests

b)

People clear areas for farmland and use trees for wood

c)

Loose farm animals damage the trees

d)

Ash from volcanic eruptions covers and destroys the forest.

13.
The eastern coast of Central America is on the...
a)

Caribbean Sea

b)

Gulf of Mexico

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Pacific Ocean

14.
There are mountains and volcanoes in Central America- true or false?
a)
True
b)
False
15.
All islands in the Caribbean Sea make up an _______________.
a)
peninsula
b)
isthmus
c)
archipelago
d)
tectonic plate
16.

What human activity hurts the food supply in the region?

a)

spend too much time in school

b)

switch the crops planted each year

c)

manage natural resources poorly

d)

grow too many fruits and vegetables

17.
An isthmus is:
a)
wide section of land 
b)
an island
c)
narrow strip of land between 2 larger land areas surrounded by water
d)
a Mayan holiday
18.
Deforestation means:
a)
planting lots of trees
b)
spraying the forests for bugs
c)
cutting down the forests to use the land for other things
d)
A new kind of air freshener
19.
Hurricanes affect the Caribbean islands often because:
a)
They only happen in the water
b)
They are tropical storms and are common in that region
c)
they love islands
d)
none of the above
20.
The region of Central America is unstable and has lots of earthquakes because:
a)
it is underwater
b)
It is made up of ancient rocks
c)
it lies right on the equator
d)
the plates beneath the surface shift often
21.
The Panama Canal is:
a)
large fishing zone
b)
located in Guatemala
c)
a major shipping and transportation route
d)
closed
22.
Central America is located close to the equator so their climate is:
a)
freezing cold
b)
warm and humid
c)
foggy and cool
d)
they have no climate
23.
Most of the people of Central America speak:
a)
English
b)
Spanish
c)
Caribbean
d)
British
24.
The economy of Central America is mostly based on:
a)
industry
b)
fishing
c)
agriculture
d)
mining
25.
The shifting of plates below the earth's surface make the Central America region a common area for: 
a)
eathquakes
b)
volcanos
c)
ground shakes
d)
all of the above
26.
Central America and the Caribbean have a large variety of plants,animals, and fish due to a large:
a)
country
b)
waterway
c)
ecosystem
d)
trees
27.
Central America has many descendants of what ancient civilization?
a)
Aztec
b)
Inca
c)
Maya
d)
English
28.
The Panama Canal connects what 2 bodies of water?
a)
Atlantic Ocean and the Dead Sea
b)
Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea
c)
Lake Ontario and Lake Huron
d)
Fremont Lakes and Platte River
29.
More than 1/2 of the people of Central America are:
a)
African
b)
English
c)
Mestizo
d)
Spanish
30.

True or False? Caribean countries are formed by only islands.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

What are the most valuable activities in the region's economy?

a)

agriculture and tourism

b)

manufacturing and banking

c)

banking and agriculture

d)

tourism and manufacturing

32.

What causes deforestation of the rain forests?

a)

Tourists pollute the rain forest

b)

People clear areas for farmland and use trees for wood

c)

Loose farm animals damage the trees

d)

Ash from volcanic eruptions covers and destroys the forest

33.
Which Central American country is connected to South America?
a)
Nicaragua
b)
Panama
c)
Guatemala
d)
Belize
34.
The Caribbean Islands number one source of income is:
a)
Coffee
b)
Tourism
c)
Textile
d)
Livestock
35.
Coffee and sugar cane are examples of 
a)
cash crops
b)
fattening foods
c)
illegal substance
d)
crops grown for personal use
36.
Most tourists like Central America and the Caribbean because of 
a)
the casinos
b)
the snow skiing
c)
the climate and beaches
d)
the famous people
37.
Which of these best describes the Panama canal
a)
It increases trade and shortens the route between the Pacific and Atlantic. 
b)
It makes trader harder and decreases trade 
c)
It is not very helpful with trade 
d)
It is a dangerous route and most industries will not use it
38.

The practice of using an area’s natural environment to attract tourists is called:

a)

cooperative

b)

ecotourism

c)

civil war

d)

commonwealth

39.

Why would Central America and the Caribbean be a good place to grow crops?

a)

It has a lot of minerals.

b)

It has a lot of energy resources.

c)

It has rich volcanic soil.

d)

The climate is cool and dry.

40.

Hurricanes threaten the Caribbean during which time of year?

a)

From summer to fall.

b)

From fall to winter.

c)

From winter to spring.

d)

From spring to summer.

41.

In the 1500s, ______ conquered and controlled most of Central America.

a)

the United States

b)

the French

c)

the English

d)

the Spanish

42.

Why do people live in poverty in some Central American countries?

a)

The tourism industry provides most jobs.

b)

Only a few rich people own most of the land.

c)

The soil isn't good for farming.

d)

There are many civil wars in the area.

43.

Why do most Central Americans speak Spanish?

a)

The schools teach them Spanish at a young age

b)

They were colonized by Great Britain

c)

They were colonized by Spain

d)

The schools do not let them speak any other language

44.

Who led the successful slave revolt on the island of Haiti in beginning in 1791 ending in 1804?

a)

Toussaint L’Overture

b)

Jose de San Martin

c)

Father Miguel Hidalgo

d)

Simon Bolivar

45.

Based on the map below, in which part of the world did enslaved people get taken from to work in the Americas?

a)

The Caribbean islands

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

Asia

46.
The Caribbean and Central American region is threatened by _______________ from summer to fall, especially from June to November.
a)
drought
b)
volcanoes
c)
earthquakes
d)
hurricanes
47.
Regional variety of a language
a)
Refugee
b)
Commonwealth
c)
Ecotourism
d)
Dialect
48.
What are resources in Central America and the Caribbean?
a)
Coffee, corn, and yams
b)
Bananas, apples, and kiwi
c)
Coffee, bananas, and sugarcane
d)
Corn, rice, and beans
49.

Why does deforestation cause animals to face extinction?

a)

loss of natural habitat

b)

spread of toxic plants

c)

damage from too much sun

d)

flood from increased rain

50.

The practice of cutting down forests for crop or urban use.

a)

deforestation

b)

rainforest

c)

ecosystem

d)

tourism

51.

What do Caribbean food and music show?

a)

The traditions from the native peoples.

b)

A blend of many cultures.

c)

The latest trends from Europe.

d)

A dominant US influence.

52.

What caused Europeans to bring Africans to the Americas?

a)

Native people died from disease, so Europeans wanted other workers.

b)

Europeans wanted to use African troops to conquer the native people.

c)

Native people died in wars, so the Americas needed new inhabitants.

d)

Europeans wanted Africans to teach them to live in the hot climate.

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