Government
The type of government in Cuba is
Communism
The Caribbean is divided into two sections. What are they?
The Greater Antillies and the Lesser Antillies
Define isthmus
An isthmus is a narrow land bridge which connects two large land masses.
What form of Christianity is most popular in Central America?
Roman Catholic
Define mestizos
A person of mixed Spanish and indigenous people ancestry.
A presidental republic has a _____________________ dominant branch.
Executive
Describe the location of the Ring of Fire
The Ring of Fire circles the Pacific Ocean extending from Ocean to Russia then to Alaska down to the bottom of South America.
Define archipelago
A large group of islands
Define syncretism
The blending of aspects of various religions to form a new religion.
What does NAFTA stand for?
North American Free Trade Agreement
A parliamentary democracy has a ____________________ dominant branch.
legislative
Explain the air pollution reasons
increased transportation, industrial pollution, volcanic activity
Define maquiladoras
Plants built by American and Japanese companies in Mexico where goods are manufactured and then sent for final assembly to the companies that own the plants.
Define sedimentation
The washing of sediment from construction and farming sites by rain that transfers it to the ocean, where it settles in the reef system.
What does USMCA stand for?
United Stated Mexico Canada
Mexico governent has what type of government?
Federal Republic
Items that contribute to the economy of Belize
tourism, crude oil
Define ecotourism
Tourism with the goal of supporting conservtion efforts.
What are three environmental issues in Mexico and Central America?
river pollution, sedimentation, smog, deforestation, soil erosion
Name the largest city in North America?
Mexico City
Name the three branches of the American government
legislative, judicial, executive
What item contributes to the economy of Nicaragua?
gold
Define dialect
Local languages
Name two climate zone is Latin America
Tierra Nevada, Tierra Helada, Tierra Fria, Tierra Templada, Tierra Caliente
Name three bodies of water important to Central America.
Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Panama Canal