Geographic Movement Quiz
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What is a major theme in geography that encompasses the study of movement?

  • Movement of people and goods (correct)
  • Topographic features
  • Climate patterns
  • Resource distribution

How is movement defined in geography?

  • The physical relocation of landmasses
  • The seasonal migration of animals
  • The transportation of goods via waterways
  • How places are connected to the world around them (correct)

What impact does the Caribbean's tropical climate have on movement?

  • It influences the movement of people and resources (correct)
  • It causes a decrease in maritime trade
  • It restricts movement due to extreme weather conditions
  • It leads to increased volcanic activity

How do the natural resources of the Caribbean compare to oil, gold, and silver in terms of usage?

<p>They are utilized in a similar way as oil, gold, and silver (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many islands are believed to make up the Caribbean?

<p>Over 7,000 islands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What bodies of water surround the islands of the Caribbean?

<p>The Caribbean Sea, the Atlantic, and the Gulf of Mexico (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the movement discussed in the text?

<p>Global movement of resources from the Caribbean (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a narrow piece of land surrounded by water that joins two bigger landmasses?

<p>Isthmus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nickname given to small countries reliant on one crop and heavily influenced by foreign money?

<p>Banana Republics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which South American country is the world's leader in coffee exportation?

<p>Brazil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Central American country is almost completely dependent on either coffee or bananas for survival?

<p>Costa Rica (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What natural resources are found all over South America?

<p>Iron, copper, oil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Caribbean islands attract millions of tourists a year?

<p>St. Croix, St. Vincent, Jamaica (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for a land bridge that connects North America to South America?

<p>Isthmus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region is heavily influenced by the governments and money of other countries and regions?

<p>Central America (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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