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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is the estimated population of the Caribbean region?

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

    Which language is the dominant one spoken in Central America?

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

    What is the largest lake in Central America?

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

    Which South American country has the highest population?

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

    Which is not a common religious practice in South America?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the longest river in Central America?

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

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

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

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