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Central America
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a narrow strip of land connecting 2 large land areas? | isthmus |
| Chain of islands | archipelago |
| What is the practice of cutting down forest illegally? | deforestation |
| Place where plants & animals live? | ecosystems |
| People who hunt or fish illegally? | poachers |
| governors who represent the Spanish king | Viceroy |
| artificial water route | canal |
| physical land features | terrain |
| Basic system of city: roads, bridges, hospitals | infrastructure |
| visiting an area due to environment | ecotourism |
| What is another word for triangular trade? | Columbian exchange |
| Which European country controlled Cuba & P. Rico? | Spain |
| Why did European countries want colonies in other parts of the world? | money & power |
| Who led the revolt against Haiti? | Toussaint L'Overture |
| Who led the French with the Panama Canal? | Ferdinand de Lessep |
| Who was the dictator for Cube (50+ years) | Fidel Castro |
| What word describes Puerto Rico government? | commonwealth |
| What type of government represents Cuba? | communist |
| What does the Panama connect? | Atlantic to Pacific |
| Who currently owns the Panama Canal today? | Panama |
| Which president pushed the idea to build the Panama Canal? | Roosevelt |
| What holiday does Central America celebrate on Nov. 1/2 | Day of the Dead |
| Who is the poorest Central American country? | Haiti |
| What area of the rain forest homes the most animals and plants? | canopy |