30 Questions
What is the main focus of today's lesson on the Caribbean, Central America, and South America?
The physical and human characteristics of the regions
Which body of water surrounds the Caribbean islands?
Caribbean Sea
What is the predominant origin of the soil in the Caribbean region?
Volcanic origin
Which of the following islands in the Caribbean still has active volcanoes?
St. Croix
Which lake is considered the largest in the Caribbean region?
Lake Enriquillo
In which country is the largest river in the Caribbean, the Cauto River, located?
Cuba
What is the estimated population of the Caribbean region?
36 million
Which island nation is the most heavily populated in the Caribbean?
Cuba
Which language is the dominant language among the people of Central America?
Spanish
What is the largest lake in Central America?
Lake Nicaragua
Which religion dominates in South America?
Catholicism
What connects North America to South America?
Isthmus
Which country has the highest population in South America?
Brazil
What is the longest river in Central America?
Rio Coco
Which region has the highest falls in the world?
South America
Which of the following is true about the demographics of Central America?
A majority of the people in Central America are of European and native tribal descent.
What makes Belize different from other countries in Central America regarding language?
English is the official language in Belize.
In which region is the second largest coral reef in the world located?
Central America
What is the dominant religion in the Caribbean region?
Catholicism
Which country in South America has a high percentage of people speaking Portuguese?
Brazil
What is the predominant language spoken in most South American countries despite official designations?
Spanish
Which of the following regions boasts the Amazon Rain Forest, the largest rain forest in the world?
South America
What connects North America to South America?
The Panama Canal
What is the predominant origin of the soil in the Caribbean region?
Volcanic
Which island in the Caribbean houses Lake Enriquillo, the largest lake in the region?
Hispaniola
Among the Caribbean islands, which river is recognized as the largest?
Cauto River (Cuba)
Approximately how many islands make up the Caribbean region?
7,000
What is the estimated population of the Caribbean region?
36 million
Which of the following islands in the Caribbean still has active volcanoes?
St. Croix
What is a significant geographical feature of the Cauto River in Cuba?
It has multiple tributaries flowing into it.
Explore the physical and human characteristics of the regions south of the United States, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Learn about the unique geographical features and landscapes of these areas.
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