Geography of Caribbean and Central America
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What is the largest rainforest in the world located in South America?

  • Taiga Forest
  • Indonesian Rainforest
  • Congo Rainforest
  • Amazon Rainforest (correct)
  • Which river holds the title for the largest volume in the world?

  • Yangtze River
  • Nile River
  • Mississippi River
  • Amazon River (correct)
  • Which of the following is the highest waterfall in the world, located in Venezuela?

  • Victoria Falls
  • Angel Falls (correct)
  • Iguazu Falls
  • Niagara Falls
  • What is the name of the highest lake in the world located in South America?

    <p>Lake Titicaca</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which desert in Chile is known as the driest place on Earth?

    <p>Atacama Desert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mountain range holds the title of the world's longest?

    <p>Andes Mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rank does South America hold in terms of being the largest continent?

    <p>Fourth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest lake in the Caribbean?

    <p>Lake Enriquillo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following islands is NOT one of the three largest islands in the Caribbean?

    <p>Barbados</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest point in the Caribbean?

    <p>Pico Duarte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is recognized as the longest river in Central America?

    <p>Rio Coco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain range is the longest in Central America?

    <p>Sierra Madre de Chiapas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Belize is covered by rainforests?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the Caribbean's geological features is true?

    <p>Most of the Caribbean is volcanic in origin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title is commonly used to refer to the Caribbean islands?

    <p>West Indies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Caribbean

    • Comprised of approximately 7,000 islands, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico.
    • Also known as the West Indies or Antilles.
    • Features lush rainforests, coral reefs, and tropical paradises.
    • Three largest islands: Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.
    • Pico Duarte, located on Hispaniola, is the highest point in the Caribbean.
    • Most islands are volcanic in origin, contributing to black sand beaches (e.g., Puerto Rico).
    • Active volcanoes exist on islands like St. Lucia and St. Vincent.
    • Contains lakes and rivers; Lake Enriquillo (Hispaniola) is the largest lake, and the Cauto River (Cuba) is the largest river.

    Central America

    • Isthmus connecting North and South America.
    • Characterized by numerous volcanic mountain ranges.
    • Sierra Madre de Chiapas is the longest mountain range.
    • Volcán Tajumulco (Guatemala) is the highest elevation.
    • Features the largest lake (Lake Nicaragua) and longest river (Rio Coco, Honduras) in Central America.
    • Possesses extensive rainforests (more than 50% of Belize).
    • Also boasts the second largest coral reef globally.

    South America

    • Fourth largest continent in terms of size.
    • Home to the world's largest rainforest (Amazon Rainforest).
    • Amazon River holds the largest volume among world rivers.
    • Features Angel Falls (Venezuela), the highest waterfalls globally.
    • Lake Titicaca is among the highest lakes in the world.
    • Atacama Desert (Chile) is the driest place on Earth.
    • Andes Mountains, the longest mountain range in the world, are also located here.

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