Geography: Understanding Movement

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What is one major theme in geography that goes beyond just maps and locations?

Study of movement (correct)

Study of ancient civilizations

Study of economics

Study of weather patterns

Why is movement significant in geography?

To explore how places are connected to the world (correct)

To understand ancient civilizations

To analyze population growth

To identify landforms

What does movement in geography encompass?

Only physical features of a place

Why people come to an area or leave it, and what products/resources an area offers (correct)

Only weather patterns

Only population growth

How does the tropical climate of the Caribbean impact movement?

It attracts people due to beautiful beaches and warm temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What natural resources in the Caribbean are mentioned as influencing movement?

Beautiful beaches, warm temperatures, and vegetation Signup and view all the answers

How do the resources of the Caribbean impact global movement?

They influence both regional and global movement Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which the resources of the Caribbean differ from oil, gold, and silver mentioned in the text?

'The Caribbean's resources are natural scenery and climate-related, while oil, gold, and silver are minerals.' Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe Central America's dependence on one agriculture product for survival?

Single-Crop Reliance Signup and view all the answers

Which natural resources are mentioned as being found in Central America?

Gold, Silver, Petroleum Signup and view all the answers

What has made it difficult for Central America to capitalize on its natural resources?

History of Political Instability Signup and view all the answers

Which country is highlighted as a leader in coffee exportation in South America?

Brazil Signup and view all the answers

What is the nickname given to many Central American countries due to their heavy reliance on one crop?

Banana Republics Signup and view all the answers

Which South American country attracts industry from all over the world due to capitalizing on its natural resources?

Brazil Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe countries like Costa Rica that rely heavily on one agriculture product for survival?

Single-Crop Economies Signup and view all the answers

Which South American country is known for being a large exporter of agricultural goods due to its soil and climate?

Argentina Signup and view all the answers

How does the concept of an 'isthmus' apply to Central America geographically?

It's a narrow piece of land connecting two bigger landmasses. Signup and view all the answers

What makes movement in Central America heavily influenced by other countries and regions?

Political instability Signup and view all the answers

Which natural resource mentioned is NOT commonly exported by both Central and South American countries?

Palm oil Signup and view all the answers

Why do many countries in Central America struggle to capitalize on their gold, silver, lead, and coal resources?

Political instability Signup and view all the answers

Which region heavily influences movement in South America through its exports to both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere?

South America itself Signup and view all the answers

What makes some Central American countries known as 'Banana Republics'?

Small size and dependence on one crop influenced by foreign money Signup and view all the answers