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What is the largest lake in Central America?
What is the largest lake in Central America?
- Lake Nicaragua (correct)
- Lake Cocibolca
- Lake Izabal
- Lake Xolotlan
Which river is the longest in Central America?
Which river is the longest in Central America?
- Rio Usumacinta
- Rio Grande
- Rio Chagres
- Rio Coco (correct)
What is the primary language spoken in Belize?
What is the primary language spoken in Belize?
- English (correct)
- French
- Spanish
- Portuguese
What is the largest rainforest in the world located in South America?
What is the largest rainforest in the world located in South America?
How many people approximately live in South America?
How many people approximately live in South America?
Which country has the largest population in South America?
Which country has the largest population in South America?
What religion predominantly practices among the people of South America?
What religion predominantly practices among the people of South America?
What type of soil is predominantly found in the Caribbean?
What type of soil is predominantly found in the Caribbean?
Which is the largest lake in the Caribbean?
Which is the largest lake in the Caribbean?
What is the estimated population of the Caribbean?
What is the estimated population of the Caribbean?
Which language is predominantly spoken in the Caribbean due to its colonization?
Which language is predominantly spoken in the Caribbean due to its colonization?
What is an isthmus?
What is an isthmus?
Which two countries are among the most populated in the Caribbean after Cuba?
Which two countries are among the most populated in the Caribbean after Cuba?
Which of the following is true regarding the demographics of the Caribbean?
Which of the following is true regarding the demographics of the Caribbean?
Flashcards
Caribbean Islands
Caribbean Islands
About 7,000 islands in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico, mostly volcanic in origin.
Caribbean Volcanoes
Caribbean Volcanoes
Active volcanoes still exist on some Caribbean islands like St. Croix and St. Vincent.
Lake Enriquillo
Lake Enriquillo
Largest lake in the Caribbean, located on Hispaniola.
Cauto River
Cauto River
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Caribbean Population
Caribbean Population
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Cuba's Population
Cuba's Population
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Central America
Central America
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Isthmus
Isthmus
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Largest Lake in Central America
Largest Lake in Central America
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Longest River in Central America
Longest River in Central America
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Largest Rain Forest in the word
Largest Rain Forest in the word
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Highest waterfall in the world
Highest waterfall in the world
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Largest River by Volume
Largest River by Volume
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Longest Mountain Range in the World
Longest Mountain Range in the World
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Dominant Language in Central America
Dominant Language in Central America
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Study Notes
Caribbean
- Composed of approximately 7,000 islands; surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico.
- Volcanic origin; active volcanoes exist (e.g., St. Croix, St. Vincent).
- Contains lakes and rivers; Lake Enriquillo (largest Caribbean lake) and the Cauto River (largest Caribbean river), located in Hispaniola and Cuba respectively.
- Estimated population: 36 million; Cuba (11 million) is the most populous island nation, followed by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
- Primarily Spanish-speaking and Catholic; with influences of French, English, and indigenous languages; Protestantism is also present.
- Diverse ethnicities; African/Caribbean, European/Caribbean, and indigenous (Arawak, Carib, Taino).
Central America
- Isthmus connecting North and South America; a narrow strip of land.
- Primarily volcanic origin and mountainous terrain.
- Contains significant bodies of water; Lake Nicaragua (largest lake) and the Rio Coco (longest river).
- Notable features: rainforests and the second-largest coral reef system globally.
- Estimated population: 43 million; Guatemala (13 million) has the largest population.
- Predominantly Spanish-speaking, with English as the official language in Belize.
- Primarily Catholic; however, ethnicity shows a mix of European and indigenous tribal descents as well.
South America
- Features the Amazon Rainforest (largest), Amazon River (highest volume), Angel Falls (highest), and the Andes Mountains (longest mountain range).
- Estimated population: 380 million; Brazil (194 million) is the most populous country.
- Predominantly Spanish-speaking; however, Portuguese is spoken by roughly half the population; other languages include French, Italian, and Dutch.
- Primarily Catholic; influenced by Spanish colonization, but with variations (e.g., Protestantism in French Guiana), Christians, Hindus, and Islamic practitioners present in Guyana and Suriname.
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Description
Explore the rich geographical features and cultural diversity of the Caribbean and Central America. This quiz covers various aspects including volcanic origins, significant lakes and rivers, population demographics, and linguistic influences. Test your knowledge on the region's unique characteristics and history.
