Physical Geography of Central America and the Caribbean – Flashcards
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The major island groups of the West Indies are the Greater and Lesser Antilles.
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True
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Why has damage from hurricanes increased with the increase in population?
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[NOT] Increased population has resulted in more buildings being available for mud slides to damage.
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Which of the following is an accurate description of the climate in Central America and the Caribbean?
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Hot and Humid
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Which of the following is an environmental threat AND a natural process that helped to shape the Caribbean?
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volcanoes
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What physical processes helped to form the Caribbean and still poses a threat today?
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[NOT] hurricanes [NOT] Typhoons
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The landforms of Central America have been shaped by tectonic processes.
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True
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Which of the following is not an island in the Greater Antilles?
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Martinique
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How do mountains affect the climate in Central America and the Caribbean?
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The windward side is wet, while the leeward side is dry.
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In which of the following is Haiti and the Dominican Republic located?
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Hispaniola
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ore from which aluminium is made
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bauxite
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Which of the following islands was formed from volcanoes?
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[NOT] Cuba
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Which of the following is not a mineral resource found in Central America?
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copper
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What is the dominant climate of Central America and the Caribbean Islands?
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tropical wet and dry
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Which of these is not found in the Caribbean?
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Jade
