Tourism
Name two major types of tourism found in the Caribbean.
Mass Tourism
Ecotourism
SunTan Tourism
What is the primary type of coral reef found in the Caribbean?
Fringing reefs
Name two types of weather systems that affect the Caribbean.
Tropical waves
hurricanes
Cold Fronts
Anticyclone
ITCZ
Name the tectonic plates that interact near the Caribbean.
Caribbean Plate, North American Plate, South American Plate, Cocos Plate
Name three processes of river erosion.
Hydraulic action, abrasion, attrition
Explain how tourism contributes to employment in the Caribbean.
direct jobs (e.g., hotel staff, tour guides)
indirect jobs (e.g., farmers supplying food, transport workers).
List two conditions necessary for coral growth.
Warm water (23–25°C), clear shallow water with sunlight penetration
Describe the characteristics of a tropical wave.
An area of low pressure moving westward with increased cloudiness and rainfall.
What is the difference between a convergent and divergent boundary?
Convergent: plates move toward each other; Divergent: plates move apart.
What is longshore drift?
The movement of sediment along a coast by wave action at an angle to the shoreline.
Describe two negative environmental impacts of mass tourism.
Coastal erosion from overuse;
coral reef destruction from snorkeling and boating.
Explain the importance of coral reefs to Caribbean economies.
They support tourism (snorkeling/diving), fisheries, and coastal protection.
Explain how the ITCZ influences rainfall in the Caribbean.
The ITCZ brings converging moist air masses that cause heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, especially in the wet season.
Explain how plate tectonics contribute to volcanic activity in the Caribbean
Subduction zones (e.g., Eastern Caribbean) cause magma to rise, forming volcanic arcs like the Lesser Antilles.
What is the main landform found in the upper course of a river?
V-shaped valley
Discuss the importance of linkages between tourism and other sectors in the Caribbean.
Linkages strengthen the economy by encouraging local production, reducing imports, and spreading benefits to agriculture, craft, and transport sectors.
Describe two human activities that contribute to coral reef degradation.
Overfishing, untreated sewage discharge, anchor damage from boats
Compare the effects of tropical storms and hurricanes on Caribbean economies.
Tropical storms cause localized flooding and minor damage;
hurricanes bring extensive destruction, affecting tourism, agriculture, and causing GDP loss.
Describe how earthquakes occur along transform faults.
Plates slide past each other, building tension which is suddenly released as seismic energy.
Explain the formation of a spit and an oxbox lake
Sediment is deposited by longshore drift where the coastline changes direction; the material extends out into the sea.
Through erosion on the outer bends and deposition on the inner bends of a meander, eventually cutting off the loop.
Suggest three sustainable tourism practices that Caribbean nations can adopt.
Eco-lodges, waste reduction programs, promotion of community-based tourism.
Evaluate the success of any one coral reef conservation strategy used in the Caribbean.
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have shown success in areas like Belize, where coral and fish populations have recovered due to restricted activities and monitoring.
Assess the effectiveness of disaster preparedness and response measures in Caribbean territories.
Varies by country: Some have efficient early warning systems (e.g., Jamaica, Barbados), but challenges remain in housing, evacuation compliance, and infrastructure resilience.
Discuss the social and economic effects of a major Caribbean earthquake.
Loss of life, homelessness, damage to infrastructure (schools, roads), disruption of services and tourism.
Evaluate one coastal management strategy used in the Caribbean.
Seawalls protect property but may worsen erosion elsewhere; beach nourishment is more natural but expensive and temporary.