CH. 6 QUIZ

In which hemispheres is the Caribbean region located?

• Northern and Eastern hemispheres

• Southern and Western hemispheres

• Northern and Western hemispheres

• Southern and Eastern hemispheres

Which major body of water surrounds most Caribbean islands?

• Pacific Ocean

• Caribbean Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

What is the capital city of The Bahamas?

• Kingston

• Nassau

• Havana

• San Juan

Which type of natural disaster frequently affects the Caribbean islands?

• Earthquakes only

• Volcanic eruptions only

• Hurricanes

• Avalanches

What happened to many native mammals in the Caribbean?

• They moved to other regions

• They became extinct

• They grew larger

• They adapted to city life

What is a common feature of the Caribbean climate?

• Cold winters

• Dry deserts

• Heavy snow

• Tropical temperatures

Which industry is important to many Caribbean economies?

• Tourism

• Car manufacturing

• Computer technology

• Oil drilling

Why do some Caribbean people move to other countries?

• They don't like islands

• To find work opportunities

• To escape the heat

• To learn new languages

What type of vegetation is common in the Caribbean?

• Pine forests

• Desert cacti

• Tropical plants

• Tundra moss

Which describes trade in the Caribbean?

• They only trade with Europe

• They don't trade with anyone

• They trade with many countries

• They only trade locally