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Latin America-Sarah
Unit #2/Chapter 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tropical Storms | heavy rains and strong winds; problems between July and October |
| Hurricanes | the worst type of tropical storm;hurricanes can tear out trees, blow down houses, and rain can cause floods |
| tourism | people work in tourism work in hotels, restaurants, and stores |
| Farming | most common form of work |
| Many people work in | Bauxite mines which make aluminum |
| Calypso Music | is a mix between African, Spanish, and American music |
| Independent | a country that rules itself: Cuba, Haiti, and Dominican Republic |
| Puerto Rico | belongs to the United States |
| Cuba | is Communist and 90 miles from Florida |
| Haiti | held free elections in 1990 and wants to become democratic |
| Sugarcane | is the most important cash-crop in the Caribbean Islands |