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What is one major theme in geography that goes beyond just maps and locations?
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?
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?
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?
How does the tropical climate of the Caribbean impact movement?
What natural resources in the Caribbean are mentioned as influencing movement?
What natural resources in the Caribbean are mentioned as influencing movement?
How do the resources of the Caribbean impact global movement?
How do the resources of the Caribbean impact global movement?
What is one way in which the resources of the Caribbean differ from oil, gold, and silver mentioned in the text?
What is one way in which the resources of the Caribbean differ from oil, gold, and silver mentioned in the text?
What is the term used to describe Central America's dependence on one agriculture product for survival?
What is the term used to describe Central America's dependence on one agriculture product for survival?
Which natural resources are mentioned as being found in Central America?
Which natural resources are mentioned as being found in Central America?
What has made it difficult for Central America to capitalize on its natural resources?
What has made it difficult for Central America to capitalize on its natural resources?
Which country is highlighted as a leader in coffee exportation in South America?
Which country is highlighted as a leader in coffee exportation in South America?
What is the nickname given to many Central American countries due to their heavy reliance on one crop?
What is the nickname given to many Central American countries due to their heavy reliance on one crop?
Which South American country attracts industry from all over the world due to capitalizing on its natural resources?
Which South American country attracts industry from all over the world due to capitalizing on its natural resources?
What term is used to describe countries like Costa Rica that rely heavily on one agriculture product for survival?
What term is used to describe countries like Costa Rica that rely heavily on one agriculture product for survival?
Which South American country is known for being a large exporter of agricultural goods due to its soil and climate?
Which South American country is known for being a large exporter of agricultural goods due to its soil and climate?
How does the concept of an 'isthmus' apply to Central America geographically?
How does the concept of an 'isthmus' apply to Central America geographically?
What makes movement in Central America heavily influenced by other countries and regions?
What makes movement in Central America heavily influenced by other countries and regions?
Which natural resource mentioned is NOT commonly exported by both Central and South American countries?
Which natural resource mentioned is NOT commonly exported by both Central and South American countries?
Why do many countries in Central America struggle to capitalize on their gold, silver, lead, and coal resources?
Why do many countries in Central America struggle to capitalize on their gold, silver, lead, and coal resources?
Which region heavily influences movement in South America through its exports to both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere?
Which region heavily influences movement in South America through its exports to both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere?
What makes some Central American countries known as 'Banana Republics'?
What makes some Central American countries known as 'Banana Republics'?
