15 Questions
What is a major theme in geography that encompasses the study of movement?
Movement of people and goods
How is movement defined in geography?
How places are connected to the world around them
What impact does the Caribbean's tropical climate have on movement?
It influences the movement of people and resources
How do the natural resources of the Caribbean compare to oil, gold, and silver in terms of usage?
They are utilized in a similar way as oil, gold, and silver
How many islands are believed to make up the Caribbean?
Over 7,000 islands
What bodies of water surround the islands of the Caribbean?
The Caribbean Sea, the Atlantic, and the Gulf of Mexico
What is the primary focus of the movement discussed in the text?
Global movement of resources from the Caribbean
Which term describes a narrow piece of land surrounded by water that joins two bigger landmasses?
Isthmus
What is the nickname given to small countries reliant on one crop and heavily influenced by foreign money?
Banana Republics
Which South American country is the world's leader in coffee exportation?
Brazil
Which Central American country is almost completely dependent on either coffee or bananas for survival?
Costa Rica
What natural resources are found all over South America?
Iron, copper, oil
Which Caribbean islands attract millions of tourists a year?
St. Croix, St. Vincent, Jamaica
What term is used for a land bridge that connects North America to South America?
Isthmus
Which region is heavily influenced by the governments and money of other countries and regions?
Central America
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