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Central America & the Caribbean. Chapter 11. ●Identify the physical processes that have shaped the landforms of Central America and the Caribbean. ●Describe the region’s climate. ●Analyze the natural resources and environmental hazards found in the region. Section 1 Objectives.
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Central America & the Caribbean Chapter 11
●Identify the physical processes that have shaped the landforms of Central America and the Caribbean. • ●Describe the region’s climate. • ●Analyze the natural resources and environmental hazards found in the region. Section 1 Objectives Natural Environments
Looking at this map, What body of water touches all of the countries studied in this chapter?
What 2 island groups make up the West Indies? Greater Antilles Lesser Antilles About 20 small island countries. • Cuba • Hispaniola • Jamaica • Puerto Rico • Bahamas
List the countries of Central America. • From North to South • Belize • Guatemala • Honduras • El Salvador • Nicaragua • Costa Rica • Panama
What things have been shaped in this region by tectonic processes? • Mountains throughout Central America & east side of the Caribbean plate • Volcanoes formed the Lesser Antilles • Coral Reefs formed the flat limestone Cayman Island
What are 3 facts about the Tropical Wet/Dry climate in this region? • Temperature seldom varies more than 10 degrees F • High pressure in the winter makes it dry • Low pressure, from the North, in the summer brings rain
Name some Plants and Animals that live in the region. Plants Animals Prawn – BIG shrimp Llamas Tropical birds • Mangrove Tree – can live in salt water • Cacao Plant • Palm Tree
What are 3 important natural resources in the area? • Climate attracts tourists from U.S., Canada, and Europe • Fertile soils increased agriculture • Fishing Grounds provide Lobster and Shrimp
What mineral resources are found in this area & where? • Gold – throughout Central America • Bauxite – Jamaica (this ore is used to make aluminum) • Nickel – Cuba & Dominican Republic • Oil - Trinidad
What natural hazards plague this area? • Volcanoes • Earthquakes • Hurricanes • Mudslides – this is due to cutting down forests leading to heavy erosion
●Explain how Central America’s history shapes the region today. • ●Describe the economic, political, and social conditions in Central America. Section 2 Objectives Central America
What are indigenous people and how did most of them die? Indigenous People How did they die? Most indigenous people in this region died from being exposed to small pox by Spanish explorers. • These are people who are native to the land. • The indigenous people of the Central American region are the Mayans.
What influence has the US had on Central America? • Helped build railroads to transport things like coffee and bananas • The US built the Panama Canal in the 1900’s, provided easy passage from Caribbean to Pacific Ocean, and controlled it until 1999
What languages are spoken in this region? • Spanish – is the most commonly spoken language. • English – spoken sparsely throughout the region. Belize is the only country where it is the official language. • Native Languages – spread out across the region based on the population.
Who are the mulattos? • These are people with both African and European ancestors.
What are some of the agricultural exports from Central America? • Coffee • Bananas • Sugar • Cotton • Cocoa Bean – used to make chocolate
What is the biggest problem in Central America & how does it compare with Mexico? Problem Comparison Central America and Mexico dealt with the same problem, due to being settled by the same people • Land Reform – restructuring how ownership of land was determined
What’s ecotourism & how has it benefited this region? Ecotourism Benefits It has given some countries another source of income to boost the economy • Guided travel through natural areas and outdoor activities
●Describe some important events in the history of the Caribbean. • ●Analyze the cultural and population patterns found in the region. • ●Discuss the economic activities of the region. Section 3 Objectives The Caribbean
What has shaped both Central America & the Caribbean’s identity? • European Colonization – these areas were settled by similar groups
Who was the 1st explorer to reach land in the Caribbean? Christopher Columbus – he believed he was in India, which is why some islands are named the “East Indies”
What is a commonwealth and how does it apply to this region? Definition Application Puerto Rico is a common wealth of US • Self governing territory associated with another country
Define the following vocabulary words. • Creole • Voodoo • Santeria
What is Caricom & Why was it created? Definition Created To promote industry and trade among the nations in this region • Caribbean community and common market
What problems are they encountering with tourism? • Land is being take away from other activities • Jobs are seasonal • Pay is low • Tourist dollars are raising the cost of living • Most of the profit goes to other countries