Maurgan M

3/29/16- 4/4/16

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Homework questions and answers

Main Idea:

The islands of the West Indies rely on tourism to support their economies.

What formed the islands of the West Indies?

Underwater volcanoes formed the West Indies. The islands of the West Indies are also made of limestone mountains. Some of the islands are just sand and coral.

What is the major industry of the West Indies?

Tourism is the major industry of the West Indies.

2. What three archipelagos make up the West Indies?

Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles and the Bahamas are the archipelagos that make up the West Indies. There are two sections in the Lesser Antilles. The names are the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands.

3. Name four groups who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.

The British, Spanish, Dutch, and French influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.

4. How is Cuba different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere?

Cuba is different from the other countries in the Western Hemisphere because they have the only government based on the ideas of communism.