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How have the Northern Marianas found ways to use their God-given resources wisely?
they use the little land they have for farming, and they use their beautiful location to promote tourism
What is the name of the world's largest underground river?
Rio Camuy in Puerto Rico
The Virgin Islands are tops of what?
volcanoes
What 2 bodies of water are the 5 US Territories located in?
Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean
What did Chief Taga build his house out of?
Latte stones
What is the capital of the Virgin Islands?
Charlotte Amalie
What does Faa-Samoa describe?
the culture of American Samoa
What territory is nicknamed the "pirate's den" and Danish West Indies?
Virgin Islands
What do most Virgin Islanders capture rainwater in?
Cisterns, which are large tanks
US Territories can elect members to serve in what US government office?
House of Representatives
What island of Puerto Rico did the Taino people settle on?
the island of Boriquen
What did Governor Peter von Scholten of the Virgin Islands officially end?
slavery
What culture do Catholic churches in Guam display?
Spanish
How many of the 9 uninhabited other islands that the US controls are a part of the US National Wildlife Refuge System?
All 9 islands
What is considered the deepest spot on earth?
Mariana Trench
Describe the climate that all 5 territories share.
hot, humid, tropical climates, and storms with strong, rotating winds
What does the Caguana Ceremonial Indigenous Park in Puerto Rico preserve?
the culture of the Taino people
Who does the Asan Bay Overlook Memorial Wall in Guam honor?
those who suffered and died during World War II
What industry dominates American Samoa?
the tuna industry
What were the Castillo San Felipe del Morro and the Castillo San Cristobal built for?
to protect the island of Puerto Rico
What territory did US bombers and ships use as a military base near the end of World War II?
Guam
What are 2 largest parts of Guam's economy?
US Military and Tourism
Who force the Chamorros from their homes, made them learn Spanish, and adopt the Catholic religion?
Spanish
What is the capital of American Samoa?
Pago Pago
What in Puerto Rico is made up of sinkholes, cliffs, caves and mogotes because of water erosion?
Karst region
What animal is damaging Guam's environment?
the brown tree snake
The 5 US Territories can be divided into what 2 types?
commonwealths and organized territories
What US Territory was the atomic bomb that ended World War II stored in?
Northern Mariana Islands
What was American Samoa thought to be for the other Pacific islands?
A Base
How many peaks does the mountain called Rainmaker in American Samoa have?
3