CXC CSEC GEOGRAPHY Caribbean Resources

What are some natural resources found in the Caribbean?

• Oil, natural gas, minerals, agricultural products

• Coal, uranium, wheat

• Gold, silver, copper

• Diamonds, timber, fish

Name a common agricultural resource in the Caribbean.

• Pineapples

• Sugar cane

• Coconuts

• Bananas

Which mineral resource is abundant in the Caribbean region?

• Oil

• Gold

• Bauxite

• Diamonds

What is the main tourism resource in the Caribbean?

• Temperate forests and hiking trails

• Desert landscapes and sand dunes

• Snowy mountains and ski resorts

• Beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, and tropical climate

How important are water resources in the Caribbean?

• Water resources are vital in the Caribbean for agriculture, tourism, and sustaining ecosystems.

• Water resources have a minimal impact on the Caribbean region

• Water resources are not needed in the Caribbean

• Water resources are only important for industrial purposes in the Caribbean

Which Caribbean country is known for its oil reserves?

• Jamaica

• Barbados

• Dominican Republic

• Trinidad

What type of fruits are commonly grown in the Caribbean?

• Apples, Apricots, Grapes, Dates

• Bananas, Mangoes, Pineapples, Coconuts

• Pears, Dates, Olives, Figs

• Oranges, Mangoes, Dates, Olives

What mineral is mined in Jamaica?

• Diamond

• Gold

• Copper

• Bauxite

What is the significance of sugar cane in the Caribbean?

• Sugar cane was only grown for personal consumption in the Caribbean

• Sugar cane had no impact on the Caribbean economy

• Sugar cane was introduced to the Caribbean in the 20th century

• Sugar cane was a major crop cultivated on plantations using slave labor

What are some popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean?

• Haiti, Barbados, Sweden, Paraguay,

  The Maldives

• St. Lucia, Barbados, Botswana, Bahrain, St. Barts

• Cuba, Barbados, Estonia, Hong Kong, Grenada

• Jamaica, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Barbados