Tourism & the Environment
What is the main source of income for many Caribbean islands?
Tourism
What is Jamaica’s famous spicy seasoning called?
Jerk
What two oceans are connected by the Panama Canal?
The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Which Central American country is known for its stability and strong democracy?
Costa Rica
What are push-pull factors?
Reasons people move away from or toward a place
How can cruise ships harm the region’s environment?
They release pollution and overuse local water and electricity
What are two traditional foods eaten in the Caribbean?
Rice and beans
How long is the Panama Canal?
About 50 miles
Which country has struggled with poverty and natural disasters like Hurricane Mitch?
Nicaragua
Why do many Caribbean people move to the United States or Europe?
To find better jobs and living conditions
Why does deforestation threaten animal species?
It destroys their natural habitats
What two cultural regions heavily influenced Caribbean food and music?
African and European
What were the biggest challenges in building the Panama Canal?
Mosquitoes and rough terrain
Why did Europeans avoid helping Haiti after it gained independence?
They feared slave revolts in their own colonies
What is a remittance?
Money sent home by migrants working in another country
What is ecotourism?
Travel that conserves natural resources and supports local communities
What style of music began in Trinidad?
Calypso
When was the Panama Canal completed?
1914
What does HDI stand for?
Human Development Index
What environmental challenge threatens the rainforests of Central America?
Excessive tourism and deforestation
Why do some governments hesitate to limit tourism despite environmental concerns?
Because tourism is a major part of their economy
What style of music mixes calypso and East Indian influences?
Soca
What major benefit does the Panama Canal provide for trade?
It shortens travel time between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
What three factors make up the Human Development Index?
Life expectancy, education, and standard of living
Why is urban unemployment high in many Caribbean cities?
Too many people move to cities for jobs that don’t exist