20 Questions
Which sub-region of the Caribbean consists of the larger islands like Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico?
Greater Antilles
Which one of the following is an example of a dependent territory in the Caribbean?
Puerto Rico
Which one of the following is NOT a sub-region of the Caribbean?
Caribbean Sea
Which one of the following is a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands?
Curacao
Which one of the following is an example of a sovereign state in the Caribbean?
Haiti
Which body of water lies between the Caribbean islands and the surrounding continental land masses?
The Atlantic Ocean
Which region is situated to the west of the Caribbean Sea?
Central America
Which region is situated to the south of the Caribbean?
South America
Which region is situated to the north of the Caribbean?
North America
Why is the Bahamas often included in the Caribbean region?
Because of its cultural and historical connections
True or false: The Caribbean region consists of only sovereign states and no dependent territories.
False
True or false: Puerto Rico is a sovereign state in the Caribbean.
False
True or false: The Greater Antilles sub-region of the Caribbean includes Jamaica.
True
True or false: The Lesser Antilles sub-region of the Caribbean includes Grenada.
True
True or false: The Caribbean Sea lies between the Caribbean islands and the surrounding continental land masses.
True
True or false: The Caribbean Sea is bordered by Central America to the west and the northern coast of South America to the south.
True
True or false: The Caribbean region is situated in the eastern part of the Atlantic Ocean.
False
True or false: North America lies to the south of the Caribbean region.
False
True or false: Understanding the geographical location of the Caribbean is important for studying Caribbean Studies.
True
True or false: The Caribbean has no connections with other parts of the world.
False
Study Notes
Caribbean Region
- The Greater Antilles sub-region of the Caribbean consists of larger islands like Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.
Dependent Territories
- An example of a dependent territory in the Caribbean is Puerto Rico.
Sub-Regions of the Caribbean
- The Lesser Antilles is a sub-region of the Caribbean that includes Grenada.
Sovereign States and Territories
- Aruba is a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and an example of a sovereign state in the Caribbean.
- The Bahamas is often included in the Caribbean region.
- Puerto Rico is not a sovereign state in the Caribbean, but a dependent territory.
- There are both sovereign states and dependent territories in the Caribbean region.
Geography of the Caribbean
- The Caribbean Sea lies between the Caribbean islands and the surrounding continental land masses.
- The region situated to the west of the Caribbean Sea is Central America.
- The region situated to the south of the Caribbean Sea is the northern coast of South America.
- The region situated to the north of the Caribbean Sea is North America.
- The Caribbean Sea is bordered by Central America to the west and the northern coast of South America to the south.
- The Caribbean region is not situated in the eastern part of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Understanding the geographical location of the Caribbean is important for studying Caribbean Studies.
- The Caribbean has connections with other parts of the world.
Test your knowledge on the geography of the Caribbean region and its diaspora in this quiz. Identify the location of the Caribbean region, distinguish between its sub-regions, and understand the relationship between Caribbean territories and the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and continent.
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