Central America
An Isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger pieces of land.
What Caribbean Island was the first to gain independence?
Haiti was the first Caribbean island to gain independence in 1804.
TRUE or FALSE? Culture is everything a person does (EX. Clothes, music etc..)
True. Culture is everything a person does for their heritage it can be art to language.
What is Remittance?
Remittance is money sent to a person in another place
What is a desert?
A desert is a very dry and usually flat area of land with sand and some small scrubs
How many countries are in Central America?
There are seven (7) Countries in central America.
What Caribbean island has a communist Gov.?
The Caribbean island that has a Communist Gov. is Cuba.
What was the first Caribbean island that gained independence?
The first Caribbean Island that Gained Independence was Haiti.
What is Immigration?
Immigration is the international movement of people to a destination country, often to settle for better jobs, to escape war, or better opportunities for family.
What is an island?
An island is a piece of land that is surrounded by water
What is the biggest country in Central America?
The biggest country in Central America is Nicaragua.
What are the Three (3) Caribbean island groups?
The Three (3) Caribbean islands are The Bahamas, The Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles.
TRUE or FALSE? Tourism is always bad.
False. While yes Tourism has negative effects, Tourism also has lots of good effects. (EX. Money for the economy)
What is culture?
Culture is what people do, it's what they wear, what music they listen to, what food they eat, their daily hobbies.
What is a mountain?
A mountain is a part of the Earth that has been pushed up to form a peak.
Name three (3) or more exports of Central America.
3 exports from central America are Sugar Cane, Coffee, and Corn.
Which Caribbean island is a common wealth, for what country, and what is a common wealth?
Puerto Rico is a commonwealth for the U.S. and a common wealth is a nation that governs for itself but is part of a larger country.
What is the only Central America country that has a dictatorship?
The Central America country that has a dictatorship is Nicargua.
What is tourism?
Tourism is the travel business or industry.
What is a long flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean?
A River.
Why are rain forests important to Central America's economy?
Rain forests are important to central America's economy because they bring tourists to spend money, they also provide resources such as timber.
Why do people migrate out of the Caribbean islands and where do they migrate to?
People migrate out of the Caribbean islands to get better jobs and economic opportunities. They migrate to other Caribbean Islands or countries such as The U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Do the Caribbean islands use more RENEWABLE or NONRENEWABLE resources?
The Caribbean islands use more nonrenewable sadly..
What is an Isthmus AND Archipelago?
An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger pieces of land
An Archipelago is a chain of islands.
What is a flat-topped rock or hill formation with steep sides?
A Butte