The Fantastic Caribbean Islands: Questions and Map

Homework questions and answers

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

The thing that formed the islands of the West Indies are Earth's crust, volcanoes, and coral islands. The different types of islands are, low islands, high islands, and continental islands. Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispanola are continental islands. The Bahamas are an example of low islands. The Lesser Antilles are high islands and some continental islands. That is what formed these islands.

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

The major industry in the West Indies are,tourists. Millions of tourists visit these beautiful islands each year. Some of the islands are made of sand, which attracts people. Also, arable soil is great for tourists who like trees and plants. The beaches and the warm climate are very amazing. That is the major industry in the West Indies.

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

The first permanent European settlement was in the Western Hemisphere. That settlement is called Santo Domingo. It was established in 1496 by the Spniards.

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

The three archipelagos that make up the West Indies are, the Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas. In the Greater Antilles, there is: Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Peurto Rico. To the south, there is the Lesser Antilles. The Bahamas are east of Florida. Those are the three archipelagos that make up the West Indies.

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

The four groups who have influenced the culture are, the Spniards, Dutch, French, and the English. One thing that influenced them is, they won their freedom from these European countries. These countries own an island or have owned an island.

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

Cuba is different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere because it is communist. That means there is a dictator ruling Cuba. His name is President Fidel Castro. (Cuba and the U.S. don't really get along very well.)

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