Module 10: Central America and Caribbean Assessment

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An _________ is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas.

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isthmus

Front

A _______ is a self-governing territory associated with another country.

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commonwealth

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A ________ is someone who flees to another country, usually for political or economic reasons.

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refugee

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A moist, high-elevation tropical forest where low clouds are common is called.....

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cloud forest

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The practice of using an area's natural environment to attract tourists is called.....

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ecotourism

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A _________ is a conflict between two or more groups within a country.

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civil war

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The ________ provides a link between the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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Panama Canal

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A regional variety of a language is called a.......

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dialect

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Which of the following explains why there are highlands and mountains in Central America? Options: Coral reefs creates islands of limestone., Tectonic plates push up land in the region., Earthquakes in the region cause landslides., Underwater mountains create many islands.

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Tectonic plates push up land in the region.

Front

Which of the following is an accurate statement about Central America weather? Hurricanes are a threat during the late summer., Rainfall is more plentiful during winter months., Temperatures change significantly from season to season., Temperatures change significantly from daytime to nighttime.

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Hurricanes are a threat during the late summer.