Module 10 Review

Which climate can be found in Central America and the Caribbean?

• continental

• desert

• polar

• tropical

The major crops grown in Central America and the Caribbean are bananas, coffee, and sugarcane.

• True

• False

Which Central American country became independent from Colombia in 1903?

• Belize

• Panama

• Nicaragua

• El Salvador

In which Central American country is English spoken as the official language?

• Belize

• Honduras

• Costa Rica

• Guatemala

Which is the smallest Caribbean nation?

• Haiti

• Puerto Rico

• Dominican Republic

• Saint Kitts and Nevis

This is the poorest nation in the Americas.

• Haiti

• Puerto Rico

• Dominican Republic

• Saint Kitts and Nevis

This country's national dance is the merengue.

• Haiti

• Puerto Rico

• Dominican Republic

• Saint Kitts and Nevis

This island is a commonwealth possession of the United States.

• Haiti

• Puerto Rico

• Dominican Republic

• Saint Kitts and Nevis

Which of the following explains why there are highlands in Central America?

• Coral reefs create islands of limestone.

• Tectonic plates push up land in the region.

• Earthquakes in the region cause landslides.

• Underwater mountains create many islands.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about Central American weather?

• Hurricanes are a threat during the late summer.

• Rainfall is more plentiful during the winter months.

• Temperatures change significantly from season to season.

• Temperatures change significantly from daytime to nighttime.