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Central America 7.1

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an isthmus?

a)

A large mountain range

b)

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas

c)

A type of volcanic rock

d)

A deep ocean trench

2.

The practice of agriculture involves (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Mining for minerals
Building roads and bridges
Cultivating soil for growing crops
Fishing in rivers and lakes
3.

What are natural resources?

a)

Man-made materials

b)

Materials found in nature used by humans

c)

Synthetic chemicals

d)

Processed foods

4.

Which countries are part of Central America?

a)

Brazil, Argentina, Chile

b)

Belize, Guatemala, Honduras

c)

Canada, USA, Mexico

d)

Spain, Portugal, Italy

5.

(a)   are commonly grown in volcanic soil.

Choose from the below words
Wheat and barley
Chocolate and bananas
Rice and corn
Grapes and olives
6.

What is unique about Lake Nicaragua?

a)

It is the largest saltwater lake in Central America

b)

It is home to oceanic animal life

c)

It is the smallest lake in Central America

d)

It is a man-made lake

7.

What is a reason for the narrowness of the Pacific Lowlands?

a)

High mountains

b)

Volcanic activity

c)

Dense forests

d)

Wide rivers

8.

What key crops are grown in Central America's volcanic soil?

a)

Rice and wheat

b)

Cotton and corn

c)

Coffee and bananas

d)

Barley and soybeans

9.

What is the main purpose of CAFTA-DR?

a)

To remove trade barriers and promote economic growth

b)

To establish military alliances

c)

To create a single currency

d)

To regulate agricultural production

10.

Agriculture is important to Central America's economy because (a)  

Choose from the below words
It is the only industry
It provides food for local consumpt
It remains important despite challe
It is not significant
11.

What does CAFTA-DR stand for?

a)

Central American Free Trade Agreement

b)

Central American Free Trade and Development

c)

Central American Free Trade and Regulation

d)

Central American Free Trade and Agriculture

12.

What is a key feature of the Panama Canal?

a)

It connects the Atlantic and Indian Oceans

b)

It is 50 miles long

c)

It is a natural waterway

d)

It is used only for fishing

13.

What is one challenge faced by Central America's agriculture?

a)

Lack of water

b)

Rugged landscape

c)

Overproduction

d)

Excessive rainfall

14.

Match the following industries with their growth in Central America besides agriculture.

a)

Mining

1.

Industry involving extraction of minerals

b)

Manufacturing

2.

Industry involving production of goods

c)

Fishing

3.

Industry involving catching fish

d)

Oil production

4.

Industry involving extraction of petroleum

15.

What is a future consideration for Central America's economies?

a)

Decline in tourism

b)

Increase in tariffs

c)

Future of trade

d)

Reduction in agriculture

16.

What is the largest lake in Central America?

a)

Lake Atitlán

b)

Lake Nicaragua

c)

Lake Managua

d)

Lake Izabal

17.

What is the primary economic activity in Central America?

a)

Manufacturing

b)

Agriculture

c)

Tourism

d)

Information Technology

18.

Which of the following crops is NOT a major export of Central America?

a)

Coffee

b)

Bananas

c)

Soybeans

d)

Sugar

19.

What major environmental issue is Central America facing due to deforestation?

a)

Increased volcanic activity

b)

Loss of biodiversity

c)

Frequent earthquakes

d)

Ocean acidification

20.
Identify the countries in the map of Central America.
21.

Which is NOT an export of Central American countries?

a)

Tropical fruits

b)

Textiles

c)

Coffee

d)

Automobiles

22.

Which Central American country is known for its extensive canal system?

a)

Guatemala

b)

Panama

c)

Honduras

d)

El Salvador

23.

What is a significant challenge for biodiversity in Central America?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Urbanization

c)

Desertification

d)

Overfishing

24.

What is a common environmental challenge faced by Central American countries?

a)

Glacial melting

b)

Desertification

c)

Air pollution

d)

Deforestation

25.

Which Central American country is known for its Mayan ruins?

a)

Costa Rica

b)

Guatemala

c)

El Salvador

d)

Belize

26.

What is a common natural disaster in Central America?

a)

Sandstorms

b)

Blizzards

c)

Tornadoes

d)

Hurricanes

27.

Which body of water lies to the east of Central America?

a)

Gulf of Mexico

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Caribbean Sea

d)

Pacific Ocean