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Latin America-Sarah
Unit #2/Chapter 8
Question | Answer |
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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 |