The Caribbean Islands
How was the Caribbean islands formed, in two ways?
They are formed from the tops of underwater mountains.
They are formed from the skeletons of tiny sea animals.
What are three land forms?
Possible Answer: The Andes mountains, the Amazon river, plateau, pampas, The Amazon Baisen,
Where do most of Mexico's people live?
On the central plateau
Describe an economy that is diversified?
Money can be made in more than one way
what is the definition of elevation?
the height of land above sea level
What type of farming is the tropical wet and dry climate of the Caribbean islands good for ?
Bananas and sugarcane.
What land form is mostly used in South America?
Mountain ranges, (Andes mountains)
What is Central America's economy known for?
It is known for it's coffee, sugar cane, and cacao trees.
What factors affect the climate in Latin America?
Elevation
Hurricanes
Volcanoes
What is the definition of tributary?
when a river or stream that flows into a larger river
What factors influence the types of crops grown?
The factors are CLIMATE and ELEVATION
What are three crops/resources in South America
Possible Answers: Fish, plants, Wood, rice, trees, gold, copper
Describe the Amazon river basin. What does it contain?
The Amazon river basin contains the largest tropical rain forest in the world.
What are the negative effects of El Nino on Latin America?
The fishing industry suffers, Droughts, strong rainfall and loss of agriculture
What is the definition of one recourse economy?
When a country's economy based largely on one recourse or crop
What are three crops/resources that are in the Caribbean islands?
Possible answers: Sugar cane, coffee, bananas, cacao beans, citrus fruit ,oil and bauxite
What main resources does El Salvador use?
Possible Answer: The coffee crop
what are two examples of natural resources?
Possible Answer: Wood/trees,oil,water, Soil, Iron, minerals and Air
How can depending on only a few crops cause big economic problems?
It can cause economic problems because then people would only eat or depend on one type of food to eat
What Is the definition of pampas!! (WORD BY WORD, STUDY CARDS)
flat grasslands in South America
what is the Caribbean islands weather/climate?
The climate in the Caribbean is tropical and warm to hot, with 1-2 wet climates per year
What are 2 countries that produce coffee as a key crop?
Brazil Columbia
How is hydroelectricity generated in Central America?
Central Americans have built huge dams that harness the power of rushing water to produce hydroelectricity.
What is the range of the length and height of the Andes mountains?
The Andes mountain range is 5,500 miles, (8,900 kilometers). The Andes mountains range up to about 20,000 feet, (6,100 meters)
What is the definition of isthmus? Word by word
A strip of land with water on both sides that joins two larger bodies of land