Caribbiean Reagon Map And Questions

Michael O

3/29/16 - 4/4/16

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Homework uestions and answers

Michael Main idea: The islands of the west indies rely on tourism to support their economies.

Reading Check-(on pg214)- What formed the islands of the West Indies? The Volcanic eruptions and that created mountains out volcanic soil and limestone . There are others islands that were formed by getingpushed up out of the ocean floor. Some of the islands are continental like Cuba which are part of the earth crust.

Reading Check -(on pg215) What is the major industry of the West Indies? Tourism is the major industry in the west indies region. The people in the west indies like farmingtobaco, suger and other goods.

2. Region- What three archipelagos make up the West Indies? The greater antillies, lesser antilles and the Bahamas are the three archipelagos. These are the 3 parts of the west indies.

3. HIstory- Name four groups who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region. The French Spanish, Dutch and English influnced the west indies. These countrys took there skills that they know and make the islands productive.

4. How is Cuba different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere? Cuba has a communist government and the rest of the islands are not. That makes cuba different from the others countries and islands.

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