Caribbean Region Blob Map with Questions
By Shelby M.
March 28 2016
Day 1 Block 3 Green
Questions
Main Idea
-All of the islands of the West Indies need tourism to have a supportable economies.
1.What formed the West Indies?
An underwater chain of volcanoes formed the West Indies. One of the volcanoes is called Montserrat. It is a territory of the United Kingdom.
2.What is the major industry in the West Indies?
Tourism is the major industry in the West Indies.
3.What 3 archipelagos make up the West Indies?
The Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles.
4. Name 4 groups who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region?
The Spanish, French, English, and Dutch.
5. How is Cuba different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere?
Cuba is different because it is the only country thats government is based on communism.