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Which term describes the large curve formed by the Caribbean islands?
Which term describes the large curve formed by the Caribbean islands?
Which of the following correctly identifies the region of the Atlantic Ocean associated with the Caribbean islands?
Which of the following correctly identifies the region of the Atlantic Ocean associated with the Caribbean islands?
How many cays does the Bahamas consist of?
How many cays does the Bahamas consist of?
What is another name for the Caribbean Archipelago?
What is another name for the Caribbean Archipelago?
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Which island group is known to have over 125 cays?
Which island group is known to have over 125 cays?
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Study Notes
Caribbean Overview
- The Caribbean is a collection of islands situated in the Atlantic Ocean.
- The water area surrounding these islands is known as the Caribbean Sea.
Geographic Features
- The islands form a distinctive curve, identified as an archipelago.
- This archipelago is often referred to as the West Indies.
Island Composition
- The Caribbean consists of both individual islands and groups, forming an extensive chain that spans approximately 4000 km.
- Many of the island groups include smaller landforms called cays.
Specific Examples
- The Bahamas includes over 700 cays.
- The Grenadines comprise more than 125 cays.
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This quiz explores the Caribbean, a group of islands located in the Atlantic Ocean. Learn about the Caribbean Sea, its archipelagos, and the various groups of islands that define this unique region spanning 4000 km. Test your knowledge on the geography and characteristics of the Caribbean.
