10 Questions
What severe weather phenomena are included in tropical cyclones?
Thunderstorms and heat waves
What can cause landslides and mudslides in the Caribbean Islands?
Heavy hurricane rains
What type of erosion increases due to deforestation in the Caribbean Islands?
Water erosion in the river's upper course
What event in 1998 caused devastating floods and mudslides in Honduras?
Hurricane Mitch
Which part of the river experiences less erosion in the Caribbean Islands?
Lower course with wider and deeper channel
What is the primary cause of soil salinity?
Over-irrigation and poor drainage
What are the potential impacts of deforestation?
Results in soil erosion
Where is river erosion most forceful?
In the river's upper course where the gradient is steeper
What were the consequences of deforestation on Easter Island?
Ecological collapse and societal conflict
What led to the decline of Ancient Sumer?
Over-irrigation and poor drainage
Explore the geographic setting, climate, history, and natural disasters of the Caribbean Islands, including tropical cyclones, forest fires, severe thunderstorms, and heat waves.
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