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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lake is considered the largest in the Caribbean region?

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

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

    <p>Cuba</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated population of the Caribbean region?

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

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

    <p>Cuba</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Spanish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest lake in Central America?

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

    Which religion dominates in South America?

    <p>Catholicism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What connects North America to South America?

    <p>Isthmus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the highest population in South America?

    <p>Brazil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the longest river in Central America?

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

    Which region has the highest falls in the world?

    <p>South America</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the dominant religion in the Caribbean region?

    <p>Catholicism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Brazil</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Spanish</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What connects North America to South America?

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

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

    <p>Volcanic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hispaniola</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Approximately how many islands make up the Caribbean region?

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

    What is the estimated population of the Caribbean region?

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

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

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

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