Questions, Answers, and Regional Map Of The West Indies

Max A.

2/15/17

Yellow Group

Reading Check on 214 - What formed the islands of the West Indies?

The island of the West Indies were formed a number of ways. They were formed by coral reefs, Volacnos and some are part of the Earth's crust.

Reading Check on 215 - What is the major industry in the West Indies?

Tourism is the West Indies' major industry. Farming is also a major industry on the islands of Cuba, Jamaica, Hati, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

Reading Check on 217 - Where was the first permanent European settlement in the West Indies?

The first permanent European settlement was Santo Domingo, which is now the capital of the Dominican Republic .

2. Region- What three archipelagos make up the West Indies?

The Three Archipolagos are the Lesser Antilles the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas.

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

The 4 groups that influenced the culture in the West Indies are Americans, Africans, Spaniards, and the Europeans.

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

Cuba is a Communist Government different from the rest of the Western Hemisphere.

8. Analyzing Maps - Refer to the population density map on page 216. What cities in the West Indies have more than 1 million people?

The cities that have 1 million plus people are the cites of Havana, Santo Domingo, Port-au Prince and San Juan.

A link to my project on the Dominican Republic .