Geography Ch. 5 Study Guide

Thinking Spatially and Data Analysis - The Caribbean - Environmental Challenges Part J

-Destruction of tropical rain forests is a common environmental problem in the region. -The Rimland areas are especially vulnerable to rising sea levels. -Coastal pollution has hit Cuba, Haiti, and Puerto Rico harder than other parts of the Caribbean.

Thinking Spatially and Data Analysis - The Caribbean - Hurricanes Part E

-In general, rainfall is plentiful throughout the Caribbean. -Tropical and humid climates dominate in the Caribbean region. -There is very little seasonal variation in the temperatures in the Caribbean.

Thinking Spatially and Data Analysis - The Caribbean - Colonization Part J

-Many emigrants from the region who leave the Western Hemisphere choose the country of their former European colonial power as their destination. -Many emigrants from the region choose the United States and Canada as their destinations. -Out-migration (emigration) from the region is more common than in-migration (immigration) to the region.

Thinking Spatially and Data Analysis - The Caribbean - Environmental Challenges Part E

-The Caribbean region lies on four different tectonic plates. -Haiti's proximity to a tectonic plate boundary helps explain the January 2010 earthquake. -There are more islands in the Lesser Antilles than in the Greater Antilles.

Thinking Spatially and Data Analysis - The Caribbean - Colonization Part E

-The French currently have two territories in the Lesser Antilles. -Trinidad and Tobago were the first islands in the Lesser Antilles to gain independence. -The British, Dutch, and French have all held territories in the Lesser Antilles.

Thinking Spatially and Data Analysis - The Caribbean - Hurricanes Part L

-Tropical storms may last as long as two weeks (or more), from their beginnings as a tropical depression, through hurricane and extratropical stages, until they finally weaken and disappear. -Each hurricane is unique. -Global pressure systems and prevailing wind patterns help explain the pattern of tropical storms and hurricanes.

How many days did the longest of these powerful storms last from its beginning date until its end date? Trace the entire length of the line, including all colors.

18 days

According to many predictions, by the end of the century sea-level rise in the Caribbean region is expected to be __________.

3 to 10 feet

Which of these countries probably derives the most tourist dollars from visitors who want to spend time in a relatively dry climate?

Aruba

Which of these countries would be the most likely source of migrants to Canada?

Aruba, Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago

Which of these countries is most vulnerable to sea-level rise?

Bahamas

Which of these countries probably derives the most tourist dollars from visitors who want to see untouched tropical rain forests?

Belize

What are some of the efforts that Belize has made to be the leader in conservation work for the Caribbean region?

Belize has established many environmentally protected areas.

Which countries in the Caribbean still possess the region's largest areas of tropical forest?

Belize, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana

Which city has the highest annual precipitation?

Cayenne

Which pair of countries is separated by a tectonic plate boundary?

Cuba and Haiti

The Greater Antilles is made up of __________.

Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico

Which of the following environmental issues is generally considered to be the cause of extinction for many native species in the Caribbean?

Deforestation and the continuous cultivation of soils

Which of these countries receives the greatest number of tourists annually?

Dominican Republic

What environmental issue is directly connected to the deforestation of Caribbean lands?

Exposed soils eventually lose fertility and productivity

What was most responsible for the creation of a highly dependent and inequitable economy in the Caribbean?

External control by foreign governments and companies

What European power colonized Haiti?

France

What country has the highest annual precipitation in the region?

French Guiana

Which country attracts migrants from the most countries and territories in the Caribbean region?

Great Britain

Which country in the Caribbean was struck by one of the worst natural disasters in its history, killing over 200,000 people in 2010?

Haiti

Which of the following countries has the highest overall population density?

Haiti

Which hurricane hit land farthest north?

Hurricane Floyd

Which natural phenomenon most often affects this region?

Hurricanes

Where is the volcanic arc found in the Caribbean region?

Lesser Antilles, from the Virgin Islands to Trinidad

Which of the following islands is a territory of the British?

Montserrat

What system accentuated economic inequalities in the Caribbean during the 18th century?

Plantation agriculture

Which of these countries may have lost the most potential income from tourists who travel to the region to see untouched tropical forests?

Puerto Rico

Because the Caribbean region has consistent, year-round average temperatures of 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit, what other climatic factor varies so that distinct Caribbean seasons can be discerned?

Rainfall

Why has Haiti lost most of its forests?

Rapid population growth resulted in unsound agricultural practices.

Which of these cities has the most even distribution of precipitation on an annual basis?

San Juan

Which of the following environmental problems are associated with the Caribbean region?

Soil erosion, excessive reliance on unsustainable energy, and climate change

What is the most common language spoken in the Greater Antilles, based on the number of countries where people speak that language?

Spanish

Which of the following islands has changed colonial hands most frequently?

St. Eustatius

What first made Jamaica profitable for the British?

Sugar plantations

During the colonial era, Haiti was the world's leading producer of what product?

Sugarcane

In which of the countries on the map is Dutch the official language?

Suriname

Which island or chain of islands would be most impacted by sea-level rise associated with climate change?

The Bahamas

Which of the following is true about the Caribbean Sea?

The Caribbean Sea sustained native islanders with its marine resources.

Where is the Caribbean region located?

The Caribbean region is located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator.

Which of the following is true about the Caribbean?

The Caribbean was first explored and eventually colonized by the Europeans.

How does the average income of workers in the sugarcane fields today compare to that of the average Haitian?

The average income of workers in the sugarcane fields today is approximately double what the average Haitian earns currently.

Climate change has a global impact, but its affects are uneven. For the Caribbean, why is climate change predicted to be particularly devastating?

The region is vulnerable to sea-level rise and extreme weather conditions.

Which statement best explains why the Caribbean is still considered to have limited economic opportunity?

The region's geographic isolation engenders cultural diversity but limits economic connections with other regions.

What is the Caribbean coastal zone of the mainland called?

The rimland

For what purpose was Kingston in Jamaica built?

To serve the many sugar plantation owners on the island

Which of the following is responsible for the shaping of the steeper terrain of the Lesser Antilles?

Volcanoes

What are the origins of Voodoo?

Voodoo originated in the religious practices of western Africa that were brought to Haiti by slaves.

What is the approximate distance between Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and the nearest tectonic plate boundary?

about 100 miles

How many countries or territories in the Greater Antilles have had their tropical forests destroyed?

all five

In general, during which season of the year did these hurricanes occur?

autumn

According to the map, what has replaced the tropical forests in the Greater Antilles?

cropland

In which direction does the prevailing wind blow in the tropics?

from east to west

In which direction does the prevailing wind blow in the midlatitudes, north of the tropics?

from west to east

Who created a howler monkey preserve in Belmopan, Belize?

local farmers

Which of these phrases best describe the location of the cities identified on the climate map of the Caribbean?

located north of the equator and south of the Tropic of Cancer

Most of the inhabitants of Trinidad and Tobago reside on the _____ side of the island.

northwest

In Cuba, the greatest area of coastal pollution correlates with which economic activity?

oil production

Which of these do you think is the least likely factor in determining the location of Guyana's major industrial center?

proximity to the source of raw materials so they can be processed on site

How many countries on this map are independent, according to the information provided in the inset boxes?

ten

Which of these countries is probably least reliant on agriculture as an economic base?

the Bahamas

What is the name of the tectonic plate on which Haiti is located?

the Caribbean Plate

What is the most common destination for migrants from Suriname?

the Netherlands

What is the first stage of these hurricanes?

tropical depression

The largest population cluster in Haiti lies in a ___ climate, while the largest population cluster in the Puerto Rico lies in a ___ climate.

tropical savanna, tropical wet