Geography of the Caribbean, Central America, and South America
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What is the main focus of today's lesson on the Caribbean, Central America, and South America?

  • Political systems
  • Colonial history
  • Physical geography (correct)
  • Economic development

Which of the following bodies of water surrounds the Caribbean islands?

  • Indian Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean (correct)
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Mediterranean Sea

What is the predominant origin of the soils in the Caribbean region?

  • Sedimentary
  • Glacial
  • Volcanic (correct)
  • Metamorphic

Which Caribbean island is mentioned to still have active volcanoes?

<p>St. Croix (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Lake Enriquillo, the largest lake in the Caribbean, located?

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

Which river is mentioned as the largest river in the Caribbean?

<p>Cauto River (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated population of the Caribbean region?

<p>36 million (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language is the dominant one spoken in Central America?

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

What is the largest lake in Central America?

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

Which South American country has the highest population?

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

Which is not a common religious practice in South America?

<p>Hinduism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region is known for having the second largest coral reef in the world?

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

Which country in Central America claims English as its official language?

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

What is the longest river in Central America?

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

What is the most heavily populated island nation mentioned in the text?

<p>Cuba (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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