WorksheetsQuiz #6 - Physical Geography of the Caribbean Islands
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a "cay" in the context of Caribbean geography?
A large mountain range
A small, low-elevation, sandy island on the surface of a coral reef
A type of tropical forest
A deep ocean trench
Which of the following best describes an extinct volcano?
A volcano that erupts frequently
A volcano that has not erupted in recent history and is not expected to erupt again
A volcano that erupts once every year
A volcano that is currently erupting
What is the Caribbean Sea?
A large desert in the Caribbean region
A body of water that separates the Caribbean islands from South America
A mountain range in the Caribbean
A large body of saltwater bordered by the Caribbean islands
Which of the following is a type of island found in the Caribbean?
Continental islands
Volcanic islands
Coral islands
All of the above
What is a dormant volcano?
A volcano that is currently erupting
A volcano that has not erupted in a long time but may erupt again
A volcano that has never erupted
A volcano that erupts continuously
Which climate is most commonly found in the Caribbean?
Polar climate
Tropical climate
Desert climate
Temperate climate
What is one of the main natural resources found in the Caribbean?
Gold
Oil
Diamonds
Coal
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Caribbean climate?
High humidity
Cold winters
Warm temperatures year-round
Seasonal rainfall
What is the primary factor that influences the climate of the Caribbean islands?
Proximity to the equator
Altitude
Ocean currents
Latitude
Which of the following is a common feature of volcanic islands in the Caribbean?
Flat terrain
High mountain peaks
Extensive deserts
Large freshwater lakes
