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C America Caribean 2
Central American and Caribbean
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How is the country of the Bahamas different from other Caribbean island nations | it is made up of many small islands and has a strong tourism based economy |
| Describes an isthmus like Central America | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas and separating two bodies of water |
| Based on the map describe the elevation of most of Cuba | it is mostly lowland with some mountainous areas |
| The movement of plates below Earth’s surface causes Central America and the Caribbean to have | earthquakes and volcanoes |
| One example of human environment interaction in Central America is | deforestation for farming |
| What is one effect of deforestation | soil erosion and loss of habitats |
| One negative impact that tourism has had on the region is that it | damages the environment and uses natural resources |
| What is one result of large scale farming in Central America and the Caribbean | deforestation and soil damage |
| Based on the map what is most likely Cuba's largest export | sugar |
| What physical environmental process is shown in this photograph | erosion |
| Use the information in the chart to complete the sentence about Hurricane Ike | it became stronger as it moved over warm ocean water |
| Identify the missing step showing how farming can negatively impact the ocean | soil washes into rivers and flows into the ocean |
| Based on this graph how might tourism affect Antigua and Barbuda differently | it depends more on tourism than other countries |
| What action would the authors of the UN report most likely suggest | conserving water and limiting water use by tourism |
| The author argues that during September | the chance of a hurricane is relatively low for a short visit |
| In Central America most people in rural areas earn a living by | farming |
| How has deforestation affected Haiti’s economy | it reduced farming productivity and increased poverty |
| How did the Maya organize their government | independent city states ruled by kings |
| As a result of the Spanish conquest American Indians | were forced into labor and many died from disease |
| What did Africa supply in the triangular trade | system enslaved people |
| Why did foreign powers stay involved after independence | because of economic and political interests |
| Cuba under Fulgencio Batista was | an authoritarian dictatorship |
| How did the encomienda system affect native people | it forced them into labor under harsh conditions |
| Conflict broke out as people tried to overthrow | dictatorships |
| Describe the Maya civilization at its peak | it had advanced cities writing math and astronomy |
| How did the Spanish treat native people according to de las Casas | very harshly forcing labor and causing death |
| How has the Caribbean diaspora affected North America | it increased cultural diversity and migration |
| How did Central American and Caribbean nations gain independence | through revolutions and breaking from colonial powers |
| How does the political rally in Panama show change | it shows increased democracy and citizen participation |
| What is a major goal of fair trade practices | to ensure fair wages and better conditions for workers |
| What generalization can you make from GDP and life expectancy | higher GDP is linked to longer life expectancy |
| How does carnival show cultural exchange | it blends African European and local traditions |
| What is a major cause of the diaspora | poverty and lack of jobs |
| Cuba’s government is | a communist state |
| One benefit of free trade is that it | increases trade and economic growth |
| Ecotourism is growing because it | protects the environment while supporting the economy |
| Describe the economic impact of CAFTA DR | it increased trade between the United States and member countries |
| Which key term matches the description of nature based tourism | ecotourism |
| How is Cuba's government different from Costa Rica's | Cuba is communist while Costa Rica is democratic |
| Fidel Castro became dictator of | Cuba |
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