Physical Geography of 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?

  • The history of colonization by European explorers
  • The economic development of the countries in the regions
  • The physical and human characteristics of the regions (correct)
  • The cultural traditions and festivals of the local populations

Which body of water surrounds the Caribbean islands?

  • Caribbean Sea (correct)
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Mediterranean Sea
  • Indian Ocean

What is the predominant origin of the soil in the Caribbean region?

  • Volcanic origin (correct)
  • Glacial origin
  • Sedimentary origin
  • Alluvial origin

Which of the following islands in the Caribbean still has active volcanoes?

<p>St. Croix (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lake is considered the largest in the Caribbean region?

<p>Lake Enriquillo (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which country is the largest river in the Caribbean, the Cauto River, located?

<p>Cuba (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated population of the Caribbean region?

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

Which island nation is the most heavily populated in the Caribbean?

<p>Cuba (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language is the dominant language among the people of Central America?

<p>Spanish (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest lake in Central America?

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

Which religion dominates in South America?

<p>Catholicism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What connects North America to South America?

<p>Isthmus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country has the highest population in South America?

<p>Brazil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the longest river in Central America?

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

Which region has the highest falls in the world?

<p>South America (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the demographics of Central America?

<p>A majority of the people in Central America are of European and native tribal descent. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes Belize different from other countries in Central America regarding language?

<p>English is the official language in Belize. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which region is the second largest coral reef in the world located?

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

What is the dominant religion in the Caribbean region?

<p>Catholicism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country in South America has a high percentage of people speaking Portuguese?

<p>Brazil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the predominant language spoken in most South American countries despite official designations?

<p>Spanish (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following regions boasts the Amazon Rain Forest, the largest rain forest in the world?

<p>South America (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What connects North America to South America?

<p>The Panama Canal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the predominant origin of the soil in the Caribbean region?

<p>Volcanic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which island in the Caribbean houses Lake Enriquillo, the largest lake in the region?

<p>Hispaniola (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among the Caribbean islands, which river is recognized as the largest?

<p>Cauto River (Cuba) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many islands make up the Caribbean region?

<p>7,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated population of the Caribbean region?

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

Which of the following islands in the Caribbean still has active volcanoes?

<p>St. Croix (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant geographical feature of the Cauto River in Cuba?

<p>It has multiple tributaries flowing into it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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